soulful

adjective

soul·​ful ˈsōl-fəl How to pronounce soulful (audio)
Synonyms of soulfulnext
: 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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Is that enough soulful love and relationship drama to sustain you for Valentine’s week? Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Quiet paths invite simple, soulful wisdom to swell within your soul. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 November 22 – December 21 Quiet paths invite simple, soulful wisdom to swell within your soul. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 The country trio is back on the road for its Life is a Highway tour, celebrating more than two decades of their soulful blend of country, rock and pop. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soulful

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 13 Feb. 2026.

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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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