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
Recent Examples on the Web Together, Cage the Elephant built a large following first from their stage show, and a sound that was euphoric and bittersweet, muscular and soulful. Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 May 2024 Amy Winehouse's brother Alex Winehouse continues to remember her in different ways Amy Winehouse bared her innermost life in her soulful, bluesy music — but few people knew her like her brother, Alex Winehouse. Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024 The duo was accompanied by a live band and three back-up singers for the dynamic, soulful performance. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024 In the years since, Rose has scored a handful of minor country radio hits, while earning praise for her soulful singing and stage presence. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soulful 

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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 6 Jun. 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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