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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This Project Delta custom motorcycle is a two-wheeled time machine that will take you back to a time when motorbikes were unadulterated, wild, and soulful. New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025 The smooth track is a soulful, honest turn from the singer. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2025 If his soulful eyes don’t win you over, his playful, silly personality surely will. Trish Stinger and, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025 The show, which premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET/CT on CLEO TV, includes quick and easy recipes and a mix of soulful dishes. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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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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