soul

The part of a person that some religions believe continues to exist after the body dies.

• She believes the soul never dies.
• They prayed for his soul.
• Does the soul live on after death?

Similar words: spirit

Common phrases: immortal soul, save someone's soul, body and soul, a human soul

Your deepest feelings and thoughts, which make you who you are.

• The music brought peace to her soul.
• He felt the loss deep in his soul.
• She bared her soul to an old friend.

Similar words: heart, inner self

Common phrases: deep in someone's soul, bare someone's soul, a troubled soul

Strong, sincere feeling expressed in music, art, or something a person does.

• She sings with soul.
• His performance was full of soul.
• The painting is beautiful, but it lacks soul.

Similar words: feeling, passion, emotion

Common phrases: full of soul, sing with soul, lack soul

A style of music from African American traditions, with strong rhythm and singing that expresses deep feeling.

• I love listening to soul.
• She became a famous soul singer.
• The band mixes soul with jazz.

Similar words: soul music

Common phrases: soul music, soul singer, classic soul

A person, especially when counting people who are alive or have died.

• Not a soul was outside.
• The storm claimed twenty souls.
• Every living soul in the village heard the news.

Similar words: person, individual

Common phrases: every living soul, a poor soul, souls on board

Connected with African American culture, especially its music and traditional food.

• The restaurant serves soul food.
• Her family enjoys traditional soul cooking.
• The festival celebrated soul music and African American art.

Common phrases: soul food, soul music, soul cooking