If you support or agree to something in a wholehearted way, you support or agree to it enthusiastically and completely.
[emphasis]
The Government deserves our wholehearted support for having taken a step in thisdirection.
Synonyms: sincere, complete, committed, genuine More Synonyms of wholehearted
wholeheartedlyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
That's exactly right. I agree wholeheartedly with you.
wholehearted in British English
(ˌhəʊlˈhɑːtɪd)
adjective
done, acted, given, etc, with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment
Derived forms
wholeheartedly (ˌwholeˈheartedly)
adverb
wholeheartedness (ˌwholeˈheartedness)
noun
wholehearted in American English
(hoʊlˌhɑrtɪd)
US
adjective
doing or done with all one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.; hearty; sincere; earnest
Derived forms
wholeheartedly (ˈwholeˌheartedly)
adverb
wholeheartedness (ˈwholeˌheartedness)
noun
Examples of 'wholehearted' in a sentence
wholehearted
He then offered him the nomination and the promise of wholehearted backing.
Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986)
It may be alarming that some of the banks have yet to give the plan their wholehearted support.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At the same time the officers must feel that they have the wholehearted support of their senior officers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But given its raw energy and wholehearted commitment to realism, it might have been.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Once he had made up his mind, his support was wholehearted.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Maybe, but to swing so dramatically to wholehearted support for the policy raises questions about his judgment.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I give the team my wholehearted support for tomorrow night.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It has become more and more difficult for democratic countries to give their wholehearted support to nations and leaders who deny liberty and constrain democracy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They seemed to come not merely from her lips but from the rest of her, so wholehearted was her performance.
Aldiss, Brian Somewhere East of Life (1994)
She brought him much happiness, as well as wholehearted and elegant support in the second half of his diplomatic career.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Conservation works when given half a chance, and it works quite dramatically when given a good chance and wholehearted support.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But I neither dress nor embrace fashion with the wholehearted commitment of my colleagues.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He has my wholehearted support as well as the support of the wider Scottish Conservative family.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
With the wholehearted commitment that has made him a European and world champion, he would have been warmly welcomed.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And yesterday a leading politician based in the celebrities' own home town of Brentwood gave the pair their wholehearted backing.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
wholehearted
British English: wholehearted ADJECTIVE
If you support or agree to something in a wholehearted way, you support or agree to it enthusiastically and completely.
The company deserves our wholehearted support for having taken a step in this direction.
American English: wholehearted
Brazilian Portuguese: total
Chinese: 全心全意的
European Spanish: total
French: sans réserveN
German: rückhaltlos
Italian: completo
Japanese: 心からの
Korean: 전폭적으로
European Portuguese: total
Latin American Spanish: total
(adjective)
Definition
done or given with total sincerity or enthusiasm
He deserves our wholehearted support in this matter.
Synonyms
sincere
He accepted her apologies as sincere.
complete
committed
genuine
There was genuine joy in the room.
real
Their expressions of regret did not smack of real sorrow.
true
God's anger could only be averted by true repentance.
determined
earnest
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
warm
We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.
devoted
a loving and devoted father
dedicated
He's quite dedicated to his studies.
enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
emphatic
hearty
With the last sentiment, Arnold was in hearty agreement.
heartfelt
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.
zealous
She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies.
unqualified
unstinting
unreserved
Charles displays unreserved admiration for his grandfather.
unfeigned
I could tell from his unfeigned astonishment that he knew nothing.
Opposites
reserved
,
cool
,
qualified
,
grudging
,
unreal
,
insincere
,
half-hearted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of dedicated
Definition
devoted to a particular purpose or cause
He's quite dedicated to his studies.
Synonyms
committed,
devoted,
sworn,
enthusiastic,
single-minded,
zealous,
purposeful,
given over to,
wholehearted
in the sense of devoted
Definition
feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion
a loving and devoted father
Synonyms
dedicated,
loving,
committed,
concerned,
caring,
true,
constant,
loyal,
faithful,
fond,
ardent,
staunch,
devout,
steadfast
in the sense of earnest
Definition
serious and sincere, often excessively so
Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support.
Synonyms
determined,
firm,
dogged,
constant,
urgent,
intent,
persistent,
ardent,
persevering,
resolute,
heartfelt,
zealous,
vehement,
wholehearted
Synonyms of 'wholehearted'
wholehearted
Explore 'wholehearted' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enthusiastic
The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd.
Synonyms
keen,
earnest,
spirited,
committed,
excited,
devoted,
warm,
eager,
lively,
passionate,
vigorous,
ardent,
hearty,
exuberant,
avid,
fervent,
zealous,
ebullient,
vehement,
wholehearted,
full of beans (informal),
fervid,
keen as mustard,
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
in the sense of genuine
Definition
sincerely felt
There was genuine joy in the room.
Synonyms
heartfelt,
sincere,
honest,
earnest,
real,
true,
frank,
unaffected,
wholehearted,
unadulterated,
unalloyed,
unfeigned
in the sense of heartfelt
Definition
sincerely and strongly felt
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the relatives.
Synonyms
sincere,
deep,
earnest,
warm,
genuine,
profound,
honest,
ardent,
devout,
hearty,
fervent,
cordial,
wholehearted,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
unfeigned
in the sense of hearty
Definition
strongly felt
With the last sentiment, Arnold was in hearty agreement.
Synonyms
wholehearted,
sincere,
heartfelt,
real,
true,
earnest,
genuine,
honest,
unfeigned
in the sense of real
Definition
genuine
Their expressions of regret did not smack of real sorrow.
Synonyms
sincere,
true,
earnest,
genuine,
unaffected,
heartfelt,
wholehearted,
untainted,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
unfeigned,
unpretended
in the sense of true
Definition
real or genuine
God's anger could only be averted by true repentance.
Synonyms
sincere,
real,
genuine,
unaffected,
heartfelt,
from the heart,
unfeigned,
unpretended
in the sense of unfeigned
I could tell from his unfeigned astonishment that he knew nothing.
Synonyms
genuine,
sincere,
real,
natural,
pure,
unaffected,
heartfelt,
unforced,
wholehearted,
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of unreserved
Definition
complete and without holding back any doubts
Charles displays unreserved admiration for his grandfather.
Synonyms
total,
full,
absolute,
complete,
entire,
unlimited,
unconditional,
unqualified,
wholehearted,
without reservation
in the sense of warm
Definition
kindly or affectionate
We were instantly attracted by his warm personality.