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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His belief in functional beauty can be found throughout the hotel’s 14 suites, which wow with their industrial bones, Nordic design staples, and soulful bronze figures by sculptor Hanne Varming. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 The band's retro-modern blend of sierreño and corridos tumbados put a next-gen spin on traditional Mexican music, layering Pedro's aching vocals over lush arrangements of acoustic guitar and soulful horns. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Part of that creative control was creating a 13-track LP that serves as a soundtrack to his life and interpolates viral Internet videos, pop-culture classics, and soulful collaborators. Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 June 2026 The Terminal focuses on soulful house, disco, techno and electro-pop genres of music. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 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 30 Jun. 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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