Meaning & Definition of word "Soulful"

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    Soulful

    /ˈsoʊl.fəl/

    adjective:

    • 1. Expressing or appearing to express deep feeling or emotion.
      • Example: Her soulful voice captivated everyone in the audience.
    • 2. Full of or expressing emotion, especially through art and music.
      • Example: The soulful melodies of the jazz band filled the room with warmth.
    • 3. Having depth of feeling or intense emotion.
      • Example: He wrote a soulful letter that resonated with his readers.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'soul' + 'ful', meaning 'full of soul'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soulful song:

    A song that deeply expresses emotions or feelings.

    soulful gaze:

    A gaze that reflects deep emotion or understanding.

    soulful eyes:

    Eyes that convey emotional depth and feeling.

    Related Words

    soul:

    The immaterial essence of a person, often synonymous with emotions and spirituality.

    emotion:

    A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

    heartfelt:

    Expressing sincere feelings.

    Slang Meanings of soulful

    Meaning: Something that is very emotional or moving.

    Example Sentence: That movie was so soulful, I can't stop thinking about it.

    Meaning: Expressive music that connects with the listener on a deeper emotional level.

    Example Sentence: Her new track is super soulful, it gave me chills.