: full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music
soulfulness
noun
Examples of soulful in a Sentence
a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Jeannie Seely, known for her soulful country songs, has died.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The project arrives not simply as a follow-up to 2018’s Lovers Rock, but as a soulful reclamation of joy, healing, and light, in the deepest sense of the word.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
Although the actor only bears a passing physical resemblance to Springsteen, his spot-on vocals and soulful essence may be enough to land him in Oscar contention this coming awards season.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Jenna Bush Hager felt the power of song and a soulful connection to her family at a concert in New York City, the Today With Jenna & Friends cohost revealed during an emotional moment on Wednesday's live show.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The project arrives not simply as a follow-up to 2018’s Lovers Rock, but as a soulful reclamation of joy, healing, and light, in the deepest sense of the word.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
Although the actor only bears a passing physical resemblance to Springsteen, his spot-on vocals and soulful essence may be enough to land him in Oscar contention this coming awards season.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Jenna Bush Hager felt the power of song and a soulful connection to her family at a concert in New York City, the Today With Jenna & Friends cohost revealed during an emotional moment on Wednesday's live show.
—EW.com, 30 July 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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