soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl 

: full of or expressing feeling or emotion

soulful music

soulfully

ˈsōl-fə-lē 

adverb

soulfulness noun

Examples of soulful in a Sentence

a handsome actor with soulful eyes

Recent Examples on the Web

The Terminal focuses on soulful house, disco, techno and electro-pop genres of music. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 June 2026

Family was a major theme of the night, with numerous stars spotlighting their talented progeny, as was the importance of soulful artistry. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Adam Newport-Berra’s cinematography turns a single set into a visually alive space, using the actors’ faces as canvases for a soulful story. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 June 2026

Matty Matheson, an executive producer who also plays the handy Neil Fak, offers a soulful summary. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soulful

• doleful

Kids Definition

soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl 

: full of or expressing feeling

soulful music

soulfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

soulfulness noun