: full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music
soulfulness
noun
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a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Unparalleled Cultural Variety: From soulful blues and country‑rock to classical dance and global cinema, the festival has something for everyone.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The result is a contemporary mix of up-tempo, mid-tempo and ballads, set off by Winans’ soulful, spirited falsetto.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Recipes: Here are five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
His soulful eyes and soft, expressive face will melt your heart at first glimpse.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The result is a contemporary mix of up-tempo, mid-tempo and ballads, set off by Winans’ soulful, spirited falsetto.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Recipes: Here are five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
His soulful eyes and soft, expressive face will melt your heart at first glimpse.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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