: 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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Joining them are The Steel Wheels, known for their soulful Americana style, and the all-female ensemble Sister Sadie, bringing tight vocals, crisp picking and bold bluegrass spirit.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Marga Coll’s family home, a 19th-century mansion in the mountain village of Selva, is the setting for her soulful, satisfying cuisine.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawson’s work with Sferic labelmate Yungwebster and his Nostalgians crew draws inspiration from the most atmospheric moments of Travis Scott’s sound, sanding off the edges and infusing it with a soulful, foggy glow.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
In the clip, which aired on NBC as the Milan Cortina Olympics came to a close Sunday night, Hudson gives a soulful rendition of the classic tune.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Marga Coll’s family home, a 19th-century mansion in the mountain village of Selva, is the setting for her soulful, satisfying cuisine.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Lawson’s work with Sferic labelmate Yungwebster and his Nostalgians crew draws inspiration from the most atmospheric moments of Travis Scott’s sound, sanding off the edges and infusing it with a soulful, foggy glow.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
In the clip, which aired on NBC as the Milan Cortina Olympics came to a close Sunday night, Hudson gives a soulful rendition of the classic tune.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soulful
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soulful. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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