📒 the spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death
- He believed his immortal soul was in peril.
- The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven).
- 'Repent now if you want to save your soul,' he cried.
📒 a person’s inner character, containing their true thoughts and feelings
- music that soothes your soul
- The eyes are the windows to the soul.
- in somebody's soul There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul.
📒 the spiritual and moral qualities of humans in general
- the dark side of the human soul
- In my view, fine art feeds the mind and soul.
- Laughter is good for the soul.
📒 strong and good human feeling, especially that gives a work of art its quality or enables somebody to recognize and enjoy that quality
- It was a very polished performance, but it lacked soul.
- In the process of being made into a film, the story seemed to have lost its soul.
- She sang the song with passion and soul.
📒 a perfect example of a good quality
- He is the soul of discretion.
📒 a person of a particular type
- She's lost all her money, poor soul.
- You're a brave soul.
- a kind old soul
📒 a person
- There wasn't a soul in sight (= nobody was in sight).
- Don't tell a soul (= do not tell anyone).
- (literary) a village of 300 souls (= with 300 people living there)
📒 a type of music that expresses strong emotions, made popular by African American musicians
📒 to tell somebody your deepest and most private feelings
📒 with all your energy
- She committed herself body and soul to fighting for the cause.
📒 used to show respect when you are talking about somebody who is dead
📒 good for you, even if it seems unpleasant
- ‘Want a ride?’ ‘No thanks. Walking is good for the soul.’
📒 with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
- They threw themselves heart and soul into the project.
📒 to stay alive with just enough of the food, clothing, etc. that you need
- They barely have enough money to keep body and soul together.
📒 the liveliest and funniest person at a party, etc.
📒 to do anything, even something really bad or dishonest, in return for money, success or power