: full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music
soulfulness
noun
Examples of soulful in a Sentence
a handsome actor with soulful eyes
Recent Examples on the Web
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 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Dictionary Entries Near soulful
Cite this Entry
“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share