: 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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While the entire band was a powerhouse, as lead singer Malo brought not only strong, soulful vocals that could veer between a Roy Orbison-esque baritone croon and country twang, but a genial humor that often manifested itself during the group’s concerts.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Dec. 2025
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
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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