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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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Other shows that would make great gifts Two North Carolina natives co-headline one soulful bill. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025 The fire of old reignites as singer-guitarist Brittany Howard packs the boisterous, soulful approach of her exquisite solo work into one of her flagship outfit’s signature blues-rock vehicles. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 Sip bubbly and listen to the soulful Project 4 Band at this event timed for just after the Pittsburg Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Nov. 2025 While there's no doubt My Secret Santa's concept is an unusual one, Breckenridge — who routinely makes viewers cry as soulful nurse Mel Monroe on Netflix's Virgin River — grounds the comedy with a true sense of pathos as Taylor struggles to ensure Zoey gets to follow her dreams. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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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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