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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From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026 From Echoes of the Nile, there is a deeper connection to history, earth, mineral tones, and timeless cultural references, something more soulful and atmospheric. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026 The soulful singer, known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence, said the recognition from her hometown meant even more than industry accolades. Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 Looking toward the horizon, the American backyard is undergoing a radical transformation, shedding the high-maintenance, rigid aesthetics of the past in favor of something far more soulful and secluded. Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 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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