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 New patio chairs are covered with plush cushions, but the wooden deck railing still has a soulful saltwater patina. — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 With his soulful eyes and quiet demeanor, Barteau became the feel-good story of the Tour. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The track unites three distinctive voices over Chrome Sparks’ lush, cinematic production, pairing Khalid’s soulful delivery with Jónsi’s unmistakable falsetto atop shimmering electronic textures. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 July 2026 Winehouse, known for her soulful voice and singular alternative take on 1960s girl groups, rose to fame in the early aughts for her hit album Back to Black. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 30 July 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
  • Demián is a tireless advocate for immigrants and Danny is a passionate champion of Latino voices and stories.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The twelve-time Olympic medalist is passionate about making sure that people like her are not kept out of the pool because of their condition.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Lopez-Cornejo's family remembers him as a loving son, brother and father.
    — Nick Caloway, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The bright artwork and friendly prose capture the complexities of kids’ emotions and celebrate the fun that a loving caregiver and child can have together even when life feels tough.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • An unusually intense El Niño event is gathering strength in the tropical Pacific in a hurry.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Thousands of Offers Nazareth University, located near Rochester, New York, is using direct admissions in part to reach those outside of the state where competition for students is particularly intense.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of intense
Adjective
  • The Shards is a series made for (and probably by) people who can’t always distinguish among kitsch, camp, ironic detachment and affectionate nostalgia, and, frankly, don’t care.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • William Frawley and Vivian Vance formed the perfect counterpart to Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball — and their affectionate animosity became a television legend all its own.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Definition of affectionate
Adjective
  • Wilde thanked producer Megan Ellison at Annapurna for getting on board with her desire to get the film into cinemas, and agreeing to accept A24‘s theatrical offer, hinting that the streamers had gone higher.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • FilmNation made the international deals around the world, all theatrical.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 3rd House of Communication, helping conversations feel smoother, warmer, and more persuasive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • November 22 – December 21 Your social world gets warmer and more inviting.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm

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