SOULFUL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

soulful

adjective

Definition of soulful

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 The South London rapper-producer’s first album for Surf Gang is lucid, soulful, and expertly curated. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 Indulge in a soulful experience and delicious brunch at the San Jose Marriott. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for soulful

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Klein, a Silicon Valley software engineering manager, was a passionate collector until his hobby overwhelmed his home and family life.

— Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Early signs suggest professional softball can indeed convert passionate fans into a lasting enterprise.

— Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

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These could include intense earthquake swarms, rapid ground deformation, changing gas emissions, and unusual heat flow.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Footage aired by local media showed massive flames and fireballs erupting from the tank, with black and orange smoke rising in the sky as firefighters spray what appears to be foam or water in efforts to quench the intense fire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of intense

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In addition to the theatrical experience and the rollercoaster, Monstropolis will feature merchandise locations and new restaurants—Disney staples.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Related Stories Disney has 14 dates currently in the Rentrak system for 2028 — and that’s not counting 20th Century Studios or Searchlight theatrical releases.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of theatrical

Adjective

Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources sextiles Venus in your 4th House of Home, helping budgets, values, and household needs find a warmer tone.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Think white linens, ocean-blue velour bed frames, warm woods, gauzy curtains, and full-force air-conditioning to beat that New York humidity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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