soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl 

: full of or expressing feeling or emotion

soulful music

soulfully

ˈsōl-fə-lē 

adverb

soulfulness noun

Examples of soulful in a Sentence

a handsome actor with soulful eyes

Recent Examples on the Web

My mornings usually began at the in-resort dining spot, Celeste, where breakfast became less of a meal and more of a ritual of soulful cuisine and great service. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Misadventure and misbehavior leave him stranded on the porch of a sympathetic chef and restaurateur (Antonio Banderas), whose kitchen offers a tumult of volatile personalities and whose soulful wisdom confers a sense of adult responsibilities. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

But there is something raw and honest about the way the soulful indie-pop writer-singer translates deep personal emotions into music, especially those feelings riven by doubt and insecurity, inevitable in complicated relationships. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

The South London rapper-producer’s first album for Surf Gang is lucid, soulful, and expertly curated. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soulful

• doleful

Kids Definition

soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl 

: full of or expressing feeling

soulful music

soulfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

soulfulness noun