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Synonyms & Similar Words
spirit
mind
heart
essence
being
psyche
personality
character
ego
identity
self
consciousness
morale
will
intention
purpose
ambition
drive
motivation
passion
emotion
feeling
sentiment
anima
vital force
inner self
innermost being
core
nucleus
center
depths
inwardness
subjectivity
individuality
humanness
mortality
immortality
eternity
transcendence
mysticism
holiness
sacredness
divinity
saintliness
righteousness
goodness
virtue
nobility
honor
dignity
pride
self-respect
self-esteem
self-worth
Meaning of Soul
The word "soul" refers to the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, regarded as the seat of their emotions, personality, and character.
Definitions
- The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, regarded as the seat of their emotions, personality, and character
- * A person's emotional or intellectual energy and vitality
- * A person's deeply felt emotions or convictions
Etymology of Soul
The word "soul" originated from Old English "sāwol", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "saiwalō" and Proto-Indo-European "sai-" meaning "to bind" or "to tie"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the spiritual or immaterial part of a person
Example Uses
- Her soul was filled with joy and happiness when she heard the good news
- * He was a kind and gentle soul, loved by everyone in the community
- * The song touched my soul and made me feel nostalgic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
body
flesh
material
physical
worldly
earthly
temporal
mortal
secular
profane
unspiritual
unbelieving
faithless
godless
irreligious
inhumane
inhuman
cruel
heartless
ruthless
merciless
callous
unfeeling
insensitive
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
unemotional
impassive
stoic
unresponsive
numb
dead
lifeless
inanimate
inert