soulful
Soulful (adj) means expressing deep feeling or emotion. Example: “The singer gave a soulful performance that moved the whole audience.”
How to use soulful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of deep, sincere feeling — often used to describe music or expressive singing.
Word forms
more soulful comparative, soulfuls plural, soulsful plural, most soulful superlative
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The singer gave a _____ performance that moved the whole audience.
Etymology
From soul + -ful.
Frequently asked questions
What does “soulful” mean?
The word “soulful” means expressing deep feeling or emotion. In plain terms, full of deep, sincere feeling — often used to describe music or expressive singing.
How do you pronounce “soulful”?
“Soulful” is pronounced SOHL-fuhl (/ˈsoʊlfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “soulful” in a sentence?
Here is “soulful” used in a sentence: “The singer gave a soulful performance that moved the whole audience.”
What part of speech is “soulful”?
“Soulful” is an adjective.