English Explanatory Dictionary

wholehearted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Showing enthusiastic and unconditional commitment; having no reservations.

Pronunciation

/ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.əd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wholehearted.wav

Word forms

wholehearted more wholehearted most wholehearted whole-hearted

Etymology

From whole + hearted. First appears before 1628 in the publications of John Preston, a clergyman in the Church of England.

Synonyms

fullhearted hearty heartful all in

Antonyms

heartless unhearty

Derived words

wholeheartedly wholeheartedness
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