soul

//soʊl//
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Noun

soulSingular
soulsPlural
1

The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

Many religions believe that the soul lives on after death.

2

The essence or embodiment of a specified quality; the vital principle or animating force within living beings.

She is the soul of kindness.

3

A person's moral or emotional nature or sense of identity.

Music is good for the soul.

4

A person; an individual human being.

There wasn't a soul in sight when we arrived at the beach.

5

Emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or performance.

Her performance was full of soul and passion.

6

A genre of music incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and gospel music, popularized by African Americans.

She loves listening to soul music from the 1960s.