Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is completely sincere, enthusiastic, and without any doubt or reservation.

Usage

The adverb "wholeheartedly" is used to describe an action performed with full commitment, enthusiasm, and sincerity. It emphasizes that there are no hidden doubts or half-hearted feelings involved.

Examples

• She wholeheartedly believes in the cause and volunteers every weekend.
• I can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant; the food and service are excellent.
• The team wholeheartedly supported their captain's new strategy.

Advanced Usage

• To agree wholeheartedly: To be in complete and enthusiastic agreement.
  • I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of the situation.
• To endorse/support something wholeheartedly: To give something one's full and public approval or backing.
  • The committee wholeheartedly endorsed the proposal for a new community center.

Variants and Related Words

• Wholehearted (Adjective): Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment.
  • You have my wholehearted support.
• Half-heartedly (Adverb): (Antonym) Without enthusiasm or energy; with a lack of commitment.
  • He apologized half-heartedly, so no one believed he was sorry.

Synonyms

• Unreservedly: Without any limit or restriction; completely.
• Enthusiastically: With intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
• Sincerely: In a genuine, honest, and heartfelt manner.
• Completely: Totally; entirely.

Antonyms

• Half-heartedly
• Reluctantly
• Reservedly

Adverb

1. without reserve; without reservation
   • he adopted wholeheartedly some of the policies that he had previously criticized