Meaning & use
soulful
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Expressing deep feeling or emotion, especially in a way that seems heartfelt or sincere.
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The singer's soulful performance brought the audience to tears.
He gave her a soulful look that said more than words could.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe music, especially genres like soul, gospel, or blues, but applies to any deeply emotional expression, tone, or gaze.
Words with a similar meaning
heartfeltexpressive
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Words with an opposite meaning
unemotional
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