soulful

adjective

Definition of soulfulnext
as in passionate
full of or expressing feeling or emotion soulful music a soulful performer a handsome actor with soulful eyes

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Recent Examples of soulful While Wolf has been known to traverse genres on her records, often leaning into the maximalism of funk, soulful dance, R&B and bedroom-pop to indie-rock — Mud was a sonic departure for her that leaned more Americana. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026 His eclectic back catalog is more like a pick’n’mix of Swedish candy, filled with syrupy electro-pop and wonky and soulful house. — Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 Cornbread, barbecue chicken, grits and seasonal market vegetables now showcase Brock’s inventive, soulful cooking — and have brought diners back to the restaurant. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 In the past month, the soulful singer has been pushing the limits of her passport and circadian rhythms. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soulful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
  1. passionate
  2. loving
  3. intense
  4. affectionate
  5. theatrical
  6. warm
Adjective
  • Their love story is passionate, funny, intellectual, and deeply alive, until a single, tragic wave on a beach in Oaxaca changes everything.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates what weather, mechanical or tactical factors caused the crash, family members and former mentors are remembering the young pilot as passionate and talented beyond her 20 years.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Seems like a job for an art-loving, restaurant-owning Italian ambassador, Tilman Fertitta!
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That Stewart’s daughter serves as executive producer provides a clue that Jimmy will be a loving tribute rather than a warts-and-all biopic.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • But places like South Florida have seen more intense storms more frequently than before.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In May 2023, the G-7 began intense discussions on AI governance that would eventually produce a code of conduct for developers.
    — DANIEL REMLER, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • Pardo said, using the family's affectionate nickname for the girl.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The two shared a friendship adored by fans, often seen greeting each other with an affectionate kiss on the lips whether on TV programs or on the red carpet.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Kino Lorber is planning a 2027 theatrical release followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kelava reveals that the production created two different promotional campaigns ahead of the film’s theatrical release in Croatia and Serbia.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of warm

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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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