whole-souled
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Definition
Adjective: - Characterized by or showing complete sincerity, enthusiasm, and commitment; devoted with one's entire being.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person's attitude, support, loyalty, or actions that are given without reservation, with full emotional and personal investment. It is a formal and emphatic term.
Examples
- She offered her whole-souled support to the charitable cause.
- His whole-souled dedication to his students was evident to everyone.
- They appreciated his whole-souled enthusiasm for the project.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize the depth and totality of one's commitment, contrasting with half-hearted or partial support.
- It can describe abstract nouns like , , , or .
Variants and Related Words
- Wholehearted (adj): (The more common variant) characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.
- She gave him her wholehearted approval.
- Heart-whole (adj): (Archaic or literary) sincere and undivided in affection; wholehearted.
Synonyms
- Unreserved
- Unconditional
- Ardent
- Earnest
- Fervent
Antonyms
- Half-hearted
- Lukewarm
- Reluctant
- Insincere
Adjective
- with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion
- heart-whole friendship
- gave wholehearted support to her candidacy
- wholehearted commitment
- demonstrated his whole-souled allegiance