soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl How to pronounce soulful (audio)
: 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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Thomas’ soulful vocals wrap around each element of the track’s live instrumentation — from the psychedelic edge of Freaky Rob’s guitar to the rollicking groove of D Phelps’ drumkit. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025 The artists whose soulful beats and heartfelt music permeate Music City's streets and influence its most significant creative forces now regularly take to its most renowned and visible stages, unimpeded. Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025 Each one is soulful, distinct, and memorable. Devonne Goode, Parents, 1 Oct. 2025 The singer has been compared to the late Amy Winehouse, in part because both are British and have deep, soulful voices that sing about personal strife and conflict. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soulful

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Oct. 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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