WHOLE-SOULED Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

whole-souled

adjective

ˈhōl-ˈsōld

Definition of whole-souled

as in enthusiastic

characterized by unqualified enthusiasm expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace

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Bell, however, couldn’t be more enthusiastic for the opportunity.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The other clock hiding inside it The TC001 has attracted an enthusiastic home-automation following because it can be used with AWTRIX, an open-source firmware and ecosystem designed around small LED matrix displays.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

Now, the paragraph on the website describes Alvarado as an ardent supporter of bipartisanship who is focused on affordability.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Mazloum announced the yeti repair — as well as the return of fan-favorite characters Dreamfinder and Figment to Epcot in Florida and an overhaul of Tomorrowland in California — to some of Disney's most ardent fans on Saturday.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of ardent

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Yet many Culers question why Atletico would want to keep a player who doesn’t want to be at the club against his will, and who has now clearly lost the support of the Spanish capital outfit’s fervent fans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The entire gymnasium roared with claps and cheers, the loudest and most fervent applause of the evening.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

This wholehearted embrace of my fandom might not sound like the retirement goal of someone who has worked with hundreds of clients on their finances.

— Bernadette Joy, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The only thing this movie takes seriously is its wholehearted commitment to absurdity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of wholehearted

Adjective

In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
No government has publicly disclosed how many were judged genuine.

— Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

Just like the players, Jason and Lucia need constant communication, hearty meals and a solid eight hours of sleep each night.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Sure, there’s seafood, but the menu also covers hearty sandwiches, juicy burgers, wings, and other comfort classics.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hearty

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