soul

soul · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often regarded as immortal.

  2. 2.

    The essential part or nature of something.

  3. 3.

    A person.

  4. 4.

    A type of music originating in African American culture.

Forms

plural: souls

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    heart and soul — With complete commitment.
  • •
    sell one's soul — To compromise one's principles.

Related words

Antonyms: body
See also: essence, mind, spirit
Synonyms: essence, psyche, spirit

Etymology

From Old English sāwol ("soul, life, spirit").