soul
soul Lexical Profile
soul Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
"Ancient philosophers debated the nature of the human soul and its relationship to the physical body."
Emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance.
"Her violin playing had impressive technical precision, yet it lacked genuine warmth and soul."
An individual person, typically regarded with a specified degree of familiarity or sympathy.
"By midnight, there was scarcely a soul left on the snow-covered streets."
A genre of popular music that originated in African American communities in the United States, combining elements of gospel music, rhythm and blues, and jazz.
"Her collection of vintage vinyl records features classic 1960s soul and rhythm and blues."
• adjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or denoting African American culture, music, or cuisine.
"The neighborhood restaurant is famous for its authentic soul food and warm hospitality."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'soul' (the spiritual or emotional essence of a person) with its homophone 'sole' (meaning single/only, the underside of a foot or shoe, or a type of flatfish).
• Rhymes for soul
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'sawol', denoting the spiritual and emotional part of a person's being, derived from Proto-Germanic '*saiwalo', possibly meaning 'coming from or belonging to the sea' in reference to an ancient Germanic belief about the resting place of spirits.