soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl How to pronounce soulful (audio)
: full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music
soulfully adverb
soulfulness noun

Examples of soulful in a Sentence

a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Fulfilling the promise of this soulful ghost story required a deft touch, posing just enough questions in each episode that viewers longed for answers, not unlike the characters who wander into the light shop. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The song — conceived on Sariñana’s home piano, as Zamora revealed on social media — begins with a soulful R&B atmosphere, where the vocal textures of both artists intertwine with an ethereal performance. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024 The Other Side of Disappearing makes the little things the big things with its soulful examination of the value of emotional boundaries (and when to let someone in). Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 His Grammy-winning vocals add layers to the performance, transforming comedic bits into soulful reflections. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soulful 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soulful was in 1837

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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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soulful

adjective
soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl How to pronounce soulful (audio)
: full of or expressing feeling
soulful music
soulfully adverb
soulfulness noun

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