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
Recent Examples on the Web The title track of one of his most popular albums, a soulful homage to Ben E. King and the Drifters, includes some surprising high notes that Joel is still able to land. 45. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024 The food here is comforting, delicious, and soulful — Southern cooking at its best. Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soulful 

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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 12 May. 2024.

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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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