# wholeheartedly

/ˈhoʊɫhɑɹtɪdɫi/ (US) · /hˈəʊlhɑːtˌɪdli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wholeheartedly
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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

For teachers: with complete sincerity and commitment; without reservation or hesitation.

## Examples

- I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion.
- The board of directors wholeheartedly endorsed the new environmental policy after seeing the projected long-term benefits.
- To succeed in such a demanding field, one must commit wholeheartedly to the rigorous training schedule and the inevitable setbacks that accompany professional growth.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I agree with you wholehearted." but "I agree with you wholeheartedly." — Learners often use the adjective 'wholehearted' where the adverbial form is required to modify a verb.

## Usage notes

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

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