Full-hearted

adj. kind, energetic literary

What it means

Sincere, enthusiastic, and generous in commitment.

Reach for it when praising sincere, generous, and enthusiastic commitment

The full-hearted welcome reassured every nervous new member.

Words to choose between 6

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everyday
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  • Full-hearted (this word)
  • ardent
  • everyday

    sincere

    Fits when genuine feeling is the only safe claim

    Careful Sincerity does not indicate energy or generosity.

  • warm

    enthusiastic

    Fits when visible eagerness drives the praise

    Careful Enthusiasm sometimes fades quickly and may carry no deep commitment.

  • warm

    generous

    Fits when open giving is the defining expression

    Careful Generosity can concern money without full emotional engagement.

  • warm

    wholehearted

    Fits when complete sincerity and commitment should sound natural

    Careful Wholehearted lacks full-hearted's uncommon poetic color.

  • professional

    committed

    Fits when dependable follow-through matters over emotional warmth

    Careful Committed may sound contractual and restrained.

  • literary

    ardent

    Fits when intense devotion suits elevated prose

    Careful Ardent is stronger and may feel romantic or ideological.

Opposites 4

  • halfhearted
  • insincere
  • reluctant
  • apathetic

Common phrases 3

  • full-hearted support

    The plan received full-hearted support from the residents.

  • full-hearted welcome

    A full-hearted welcome eased every newcomer's worry.

  • full-hearted commitment

    Her full-hearted commitment carried the project through winter.

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