wholehearted

Everyday

Completely sincere and enthusiastic, with no doubts (wholehearted support, a wholehearted thank you). tree →

In the lessons

In school: giving wholehearted effort; a wholehearted apology. In church: Christians speak of loving God wholeheartedly. Phrases: wholehearted support, wholehearted agreement.

Examples

• She gave the plan her wholehearted support. tree →
• Thank you for your wholehearted effort. tree →
• It was a wholehearted apology. tree →
• The class gave a wholehearted cheer. tree →
• We are in wholehearted agreement. tree →
• Rat welcomed Mole with wholehearted kindness. tree →

Note

One word (also «whole-hearted»). Adverb: wholeheartedly. Opposite: half-hearted.

In Jewish tradition

God's words to Abram (tamim) are read as "be complete" or "be perfect," and this is the command given just before circumcision.

Interpretation. Rashi and others link "be whole" to Abram's circumcision, as the step that makes him complete.

Examples

• And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him: 'I am God Almighty; walk before Me, and be thou wholehearted. (Torah GEN.17.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• Who is blind as he that is wholehearted, and blind as the LORD'S servant? (Prophets ISA.42.19, JPS 1917) tree →
• The LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; and their inheritance shall be for ever. (Writings PSA.37.18, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

One word (also «whole-hearted»). Adverb: wholeheartedly. Opposite: half-hearted.