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 Murphy plays a slender and soulful bicycle courier who wakes up from a coma to discover that the world has been upended by a virus that turns people into inhuman, ravenous monsters. Danny Horn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Grammy-winning rock revivalists the Black Keys, soulful octet Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Grammy-winning R&B star Leon Bridges will kick off the day’s event. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 The soulful singer-songwriter had spent several years writing the album at his home in rural Pennsylvania before enlisting Cobb’s help as a co-producer. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024 She’s always been drawn to its soulful melody and poignant lyrics that capture a sense of introspection and vulnerability, revealing a softer, more personal side to her grandfather's timeless artistry. Dr. Brittany Chambers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Pankaj Udhas, a singer from India whose soulful renditions of ghazals, or lyric love songs, were a cornerstone of many Bollywood films over his decades-long career, died in Mumbai on Monday. John Yoon, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 The soulful Christian pop artist will headline the Main Stage on Aug. 9, with Christian pop artist Andrew Ripp opening. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 With Morgan at the helm as lead vocalist, Morgan Heritage became well known for their soulful vocal delivery and foundational harmonies. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024 The group’s music attracts a loyal following with its soulful, spirited emotionalism. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Mar. 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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