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adj

soulful

SOHL-fuhl

Soulful (adj) means expressing deep feeling or emotion. Example: “The singer gave a soulful performance that moved the whole audience.”

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adj

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Expressing deep feeling or emotion.

"The singer gave a soulful performance that moved the whole audience."

How to use soulful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFull of deep, sincere feeling — often used to describe music or expressive singing.

Common pairings

soulful voice soulful performance soulful eyes

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

more soulful comparative, soulfuls plural, soulsful plural, most soulful superlative

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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.

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