Definition

Adverb: With complete commitment, dedication, or involvement; putting all of one's physical and spiritual energy into something.

Usage

This adverb describes the manner in which an action is performed—with one's entire being. It emphasizes total and unreserved commitment. - It typically modifies verbs to show how completely someone is engaged in an activity or devoted to a cause. - It is often used in contexts involving effort, support, love, or belief.

Examples

• She dedicated herself body and soul to her research.
• He fought body and soul for the rights of his community.
• They believed in the movement body and soul.

Advanced Usage

• In apposition: It can be used in a structure that renames or emphasizes the subject's level of commitment.
  • An artist, body and soul, she spent every waking moment in her studio.
• Post-positive modifier: It can follow a noun to describe a person's nature.
  • He was a revolutionary, body and soul.

Variants and Related Words

• Heart and soul: A near-identical adverbial phrase meaning with complete sincerity and enthusiasm. (e.g., )
• Wholeheartedly (adv.): With complete sincerity and commitment. This is a more common single-word synonym.

Synonyms

• Wholeheartedly
• Completely
• Unreservedly
• Entirely
• Absolutely

Related Idioms

• To throw oneself into something body and soul: To begin doing something with extreme energy and commitment.
  • After graduating, she threw herself body and soul into starting her own business.
• To be someone's body and soul: To be completely devoted to someone (less common, more poetic).
  • He was her body and soul; she could not imagine life without him.

Adverb

1. with complete faith
   • she was with him heart and soul