soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl How to pronounce soulful (audio)
Synonyms of soulfulnext
: 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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Seeing the property through her eyes, as someone who has worked on the grounds for over 11 years, offers a truly soulful look at how the resort protects its residents. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 The Luce is awash in soulful physicality. Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026 Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 The soulful cut ultimately played over the end credits of Episode 8. Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for soulful

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 2026.

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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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