: 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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Whereas Jacoby’s earlier singles exuded more soulful and somber soundscapes, gutta child explores a more uptempo, funk-laden sound, especially in its early tracks.
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Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
His playing was soulful, genuine — no math, no patterns, no cerebral showing-off.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
That’s when Antone’s started to transcend beyond just being a home for the blues, and the blues just became almost like a term of endearment for soulful, authentic music here in Austin.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
From the soulful sounds on Beale Street to the honky-tonks of Nashville and the grandiose Smoky Mountains, Tennessee has plenty to offer those looking for a weekend getaway.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
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Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
His playing was soulful, genuine — no math, no patterns, no cerebral showing-off.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
That’s when Antone’s started to transcend beyond just being a home for the blues, and the blues just became almost like a term of endearment for soulful, authentic music here in Austin.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
From the soulful sounds on Beale Street to the honky-tonks of Nashville and the grandiose Smoky Mountains, Tennessee has plenty to offer those looking for a weekend getaway.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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