soulful

[sohl-fuhl]

adjective

1. of or expressive of deep feeling or emotion.

   soulful eyes.

soulful

/ ˈsəʊlfʊl /

adjective

1. ironic,  expressing profound thoughts or feelings

   soulful music

Other Word Forms

• soulfulness noun
• soulfully adverb
• unsoulful adjective
• unsoulfully adverb
• unsoulfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soulful¹

First recorded in 1860–65; soul + -ful

Example Sentences

According to Haven, they simply prompted the software to use "soulful vocal samples" while creating their song.

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The result was a steady shift in the music-rich island from joyous ska and soulful rock-steady to reggae, a more brooding genre that addressed social and personal issues.

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Darbyshire's vocals gave the group a soulful edge, particularly on the brooding ballad Room In Your Heart.

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Jazz singer-songwriter Gregory Porter said he was a "a beautiful man and soulful performer".

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As she crawls, screams, scratches and sneers, Lawrence maintains a soulful balance between Grace’s creeping delirium and her ceaseless dedication to her newborn son.

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Related Words

• expressive 
• impassioned 
• passionate 
• stirring 
• touching