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soulful

American  
[sohl-fuhl] / ˈsoʊl fəl /

adjective

  1. of or expressive of deep feeling or emotion.

    soulful eyes.
soulful British  
/ ˈsəʊlfʊl /

adjective

  1. ironic  expressing profound thoughts or feelings

    soulful music
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of soulful

First recorded in 1860–65; soul + -ful

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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