Soul

Pronunciation: /soʊl/

Definitions of soul

noun the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal

Example Sentences

A1 She has a kind soul.

A2 His soul was filled with joy.

B1 Music speaks to the soul in a way nothing else can.

B2 The artist poured his soul into every brushstroke.

C1 Meditation can help you connect with your inner soul.

C2 The philosopher pondered the nature of the soul and its existence.

adjective relating to the soul or spiritual matters

Example Sentences

A1 She has a soulful voice.

A2 The music touched my soul.

B1 His soulful performance moved the audience to tears.

B2 The artist poured his soul into every brushstroke.

C1 The novel delves deep into the protagonist's soul.

C2 Her soulful interpretation of the character captivated the audience.

Examples of soul in a Sentence

formal The concept of the soul has been debated by philosophers for centuries.

informal I believe in the existence of a soul that transcends the physical body.

slang She's got a good soul, always willing to help others.

figurative Music is the food for the soul, it nourishes and uplifts us in ways nothing else can.

Grammatical Forms of soul

• past tense: souled
• plural: souls
• comparative: souler
• superlative: soulest
• present tense: souls
• future tense: will soul
• perfect tense: have souled
• continuous tense: souling
• singular: soul
• positive degree: soul
• infinitive: to soul
• gerund: souling
• participle: souled

Origin and Evolution of soul

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'soul' is derived from the Old English word 'sawol' which is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'saiwalo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soul' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being, the essence of a person, or the seat of emotions and feelings.