soulfully

adverb

as in lovingly

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Recent Examples of soulfully Withers makes Ledger, in his omnipresent orange Ford pickup truck, a soulfully hunky gentle giant. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026 The community is bolstered by Japanese Buddhist and Shinto beliefs that soulfully and spiritually tether humanity to the natural world. — Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025 The raunchy lyrics are the plea of a passionate lover, told soulfully with nods to other great R&B writers of past eras. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulfully
  1. lovingly
  2. thoughtfully
  3. sensitively
  4. considerately
  5. mercifully
  6. compassionately
  7. sympathetically
Adverb
  • Earlier in the day, Gomez also shared a sweet Instagram Stories post of her and husband Benny Blanco looking lovingly at each other on a couch.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of lovingly
Adverb
  • While its historic character remains intact, the guest rooms, restaurant, and courtyard have been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
  • Even difficult decisions can land better when communicated thoughtfully.
    — David Price, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • All the characters, real and fictional, are sensitively rendered, and their stories are unforgettable.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • Their lodges are some of the most luxurious and sensitively designed in Africa, and Pamushana is no exception.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of sensitively
Adverb
  • Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of considerately
Adverb
  • Beth’s death, on the other hand, is mercifully quiet and peaceful.
    — Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • The action mercifully settles into a less disorienting rhythm before too long, but the choppy prologue at least has the benefit of conveying the tense disarray that has gripped the shores of Ithaca in the decades since King Odysseus left for battle.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of mercifully
Adverb
  • We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating.
    — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of compassionately
Adverb
  • Variety reported that Artificial recently received positive feedback during test screenings, and claimed that Altman and Musk are portrayed less sympathetically than other figures in the film.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
  • The Audacity is better when dealing more sympathetically with teenagers like Tess, who’s grown tired of rebellion as the answer to her discontent.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Definition of sympathetically

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“Soulfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulfully. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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