soul
The part of a person that is not physical, often thought to live on after death.
The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, often regarded as immortal and distinct from the body.
The true self or deepest feelings of a person.
A person's moral and emotional nature, especially as the true or most important part of them.
One person, especially when talking about how many people are in a place or event.
A person, especially when considered as one among others in a group or in relation to a place or event.
Strong feeling and honesty in art, music, or performance.
Deep feeling, passion, or sincerity expressed in art, music, or performance.
A kind of music that mixes gospel singing with rhythm and blues, popular with African-American artists.
A style of popular music originating in African-American communities that combines elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues.
- Base: soul
- Plural: soul, souls
heart and soul
1with full energy and commitment
With all your effort and energy.
- She worked heart and soul to finish the project.
- They put their heart and soul into the performance.
lost soul
1aimless or purposeless person
A person who feels they have no direction or meaning in life.
- He was a lost soul after losing his job.
- The novel tells the story of several lost souls in the city.
old soul
1youth with unusual maturity or wisdom
A young person who acts wise and mature like an older person.
- She's only 20 but she's an old soul.
- People say he's an old soul because of his thoughtful nature.
sell one's soul
1give up morals for gain
To do something wrong or bad to get money, power, or success.
- Some say he sold his soul to get that job.
- She would never sell her soul for fame.
bare one's soul
1share deepest feelings honestly
To tell someone your deepest thoughts and feelings honestly.
- He bared his soul to her about his fears.
- She decided to bare her soul in her memoir.
bare one's soul
2to share deepest feelings
To tell someone your very private thoughts and feelings, often about painful things.
- He finally bared his soul to his therapist.
- It's not easy to bare your soul to a stranger.
- In the letter she bares her soul to her oldest friend.