soul

/soʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, regarded as immortal and often as the seat of emotions and character

“She felt a deep connection to her soul when listening to the music.”

2. noun

the source of an emotion, desire, or intention

“The soul of the painting was the beauty of the model’s face.”

3. noun

a person’s character or spirit, as shown by the way they behave

“He’s a good soul, always willing to lend a helping hand.”

4. verb

to take the soul out of (something), to make (something) dull or lifeless

“The long hours of work began to soul the excitement out of her job.”

5. verb

to be deeply moved or affected by (something)

“She was souled by the tragic story of the refugees.”

6. verb

to influence or inspire (something or someone)

“The music souled the crowd with its energetic beat.”

7. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the soul

“It was a soulful melody that captured the audience’s hearts.”

Synonyms

  • consciousness
  • heart
  • psyche
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • body
  • corpse