whole-souled

adjective

ˈhōl-ˈsōld How to pronounce whole-souled (audio)
Definition of whole-soulednext
as in enthusiastic
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole-souled
  1. enthusiastic
  2. ardent
  3. passionate
  4. fervent
  5. wholehearted
  6. genuine
  7. hearty
Adjective
  • While most of the 860-plus comments were congratulatory, many were predictably less enthusiastic.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Nobody has been more enthusiastic than Bella Hadid.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Trump had already nominated Kash Patel, an ardent Trump supporter, to be Wray’s replacement, thus signaling his intent to fire Wray upon taking office.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My own family are ardent supporters of access to telemedicine.
    Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of ardent
Adjective
  • Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • On the cusp of his second presidency, all of us—from his most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics—are living in the Age of Trump.
    Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The sentiment was echoed on social media by Vice President-elect JD Vance, a fervent critic of American foreign policy overreach.
    Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fervent
Adjective
  • Leif’s wholehearted but clear-eyed devotion to Sigrid becomes our most sensitive barometer for understanding what this mission is doing to her soul.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Instead, the United States should signal its wholehearted commitment to the integrity of the Kenyan electoral process and the rule of law by supporting a swift judicial review of any allegations of irregularity.
    Bronwyn Bruton, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2013
Definition of wholehearted
Adjective
  • Once in possession of the session cookie, the attacker can then, effectively, go back at any time and will be treated as a genuine user of your account as the cookie shows that session as, yep, authenticated.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The information the source supplies must be newsworthy and give readers genuine insight.
    Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Instead Trump sat two seats from first lady Jill Biden at the ceremony and later met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, whom Trump greeted earlier with a hearty handshake on the steps of the Elysee Presidential Palace.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • It’s formulated with a hearty dose of snail extract, which is known for its ability to moisturize skin without leaving you feeling wet or greasy.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hearty
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