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wholeheartedly

adv. manner
C1 Advanced US //ˈhoʊɫhɑɹtɪdɫi// UK //hˈəʊlhɑːtˌɪdli// whole·heart·ed·ly

adv. with complete sincerity and without any doubt. You use this when you support or believe in something 100%.

adv. with complete sincerity and commitment; without reservation or hesitation.


SIMPLE

I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion.

CONTEXTUAL

The board of directors wholeheartedly endorsed the new environmental policy after seeing the projected long-term benefits.

COMPLEX

To succeed in such a demanding field, one must commit wholeheartedly to the rigorous training schedule and the inevitable setbacks that accompany professional growth.

Origin

From wholehearted + -ly.

Usage

Typically precedes the verb it modifies, especially when expressing agreement or support.

Pitfall

I agree with you wholehearted.I agree with you wholeheartedly.Learners often use the adjective 'wholehearted' where the adverbial form is required to modify a verb.

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