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soulful

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsoʊɫfəɫ// UK //sˈəʊlfəl// soul·ful

adj. full of deep, honest feeling. You use this to describe music, eyes, or voices that show a lot of emotion.

adj. expressing deep, sincere, or intense emotion. Often used to describe artistic performances or physical features that suggest a profound inner life.


SIMPLE

The singer has a very soulful voice.

CONTEXTUAL

She looked at him with soulful eyes that seemed to tell a story of long-forgotten sadness.

COMPLEX

The saxophonist delivered a soulful solo that resonated through the dim club, capturing the bittersweet essence of the blues with every note.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'sound' or 'look'.

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