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soulfully

soulfully

2 6.4
Shows deep feeling and moves people
  • adverb
  • /ˈsoʊl.fəl.i/
translation icon : con sentimiento
  • As the music played, he sang soulfully, filling the room with a deep sense of longing.
  • gaze soulfully
  • looked soulfully
  • singing soulfully

Examples

  • Culturally we are a bit different, but soulfully we are the same.

  • As the limo zips past Gotham Plaza, Bruce soulfully gazes out at the celebrants.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • I have to help myself and my business to help others, especially since I realized my gift of being able to soulfully connect with kids.

    Blog text (30)
  • At home or in social settings, I'm more confident with my voice, and I sing more soulfully.

    Academic text (2015)
  • And the strange boy likewise takes to her; they run off to their secret rock, locking eyes soulfully.

    Blog text (2)
  • Noah Wylie says, soulfully, "He deserves a childhood!"

    Blog text (9)
  • Jon wasn't just singing soulfully; he was practically preaching.

    Blog text (13)
  • She looks at me soulfully, the blue eyeliner runs to lacy patterns under her lower lashes.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The singer expressed her emotions soulfully during the performance, captivating the entire audience.

  • She spoke soulfully about her experiences, making everyone listen intently to her heartfelt story.

Synonyms

deeply
vssoulfully
590 1.8

In a way that shows very strong feeling, for example sadness or respect

is warmer and more artful rather than only intense feeling
emotionally
vssoulfully
369 2.7

In a way that shows strong feelings

conveys deeper, artistically expressive inner feeling rather than general emotion
profoundly
vssoulfully
110 4.2

Very strongly in a way that changes people's feelings or thoughts

adds a soulful, expressive quality beyond raw intensity
passionately
vssoulfully
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

is more inwardly rich and gently expressive rather than forceful
wholeheartedly
vssoulfully
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

focuses more on artistic, inner feeling than on commitment
keenly
vssoulfully
26 4.1

Acts in a way that shows strong interest or feeling

is more artistically warm and richly expressive than sharp perception
earnestly
vssoulfully
20 3.9

In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish

expresses warmer, soulful emotion rather than solemn seriousness
achingly
vssoulfully
5 6.6

In a way that shows deep pain or longing

leans toward heartfelt, artful warmth rather than pure pain
poignantly
vssoulfully
5 7.0

In a way that makes you feel moved or very sad

carries a warmer, soulful tone rather than mainly sad effect
movingly
vssoulfully
4 4.7

Makes people feel deep sadness or pity

expresses internal, soulful feeling rather than primarily moving others
touchingly
vssoulfully
2 5.1

In a way that makes you feel sad or moved

conveys inner, soulful feeling rather than only evoking pity
expressively
vssoulfully
1 3.7

In a way that shows feelings and thoughts clearly

leans more toward warm, soulful depth than mere vividness
feelingly
vssoulfully
  • Archaic
1 6.7

In a way that shows strong feeling

has a deeper, more soulful and artistic emotional tone
evocatively
vssoulfully
1 7.0

In a way that brings strong images and memories to mind

focuses more on inner, soulful expression than on imagery
affectingly
vssoulfully
1 7.1

In a moving way that makes people feel sad or touched

is more about inward, artful emotion than aiming to move others
in a heartfelt way
vssoulfully
1 4.1

Shows deep, real feeling and care when speaking or acting

is more artistic and richly felt rather than plain sincerity
heartfully
vssoulfully
6.5

In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling

is more artistic and richly emotional rather than plain sincerity
emotively
vssoulfully
5.9

To speak or write in a way that shows strong feelings

focuses more on personal, inward emotional expression than causing feeling
tearingly
vssoulfully
8.4

In a way that makes people feel very sad and cry

is more quietly soulful and expressive than tearful intensity
resonantly
vssoulfully
6.6

In a way that makes a strong emotional and lasting impression

is more about direct, soulful feeling than long-lasting echo
transportingly
vssoulfully
  • Archaic
8.8

Causes people to feel very moved or delighted

is more quietly soulful and personally expressive than transporting effect

Antonyms

In a way that shows no feeling or human warmth, like a machine

How Soulful

passionately
66 2.8
soulfully
2 6.4
mechanically
5 4.4

Surface Forms

soulfully positive

Morphology

soulfully = soulful (transparent) = soul + ful + ly

Formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'soulful', a standard and predictable derivation.

Etymology

Soulfully comes from the word soul meaning 'inner self' or 'deep feeling', plus the ending -ful meaning 'full of' and -ly which makes it describe how something is done. So to do something soulfully is to do it 'full of deep feeling', like singing or looking with real emotion.