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Word: Soul
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sāwol, sāw(e)l, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziel and German Seele
səʊl
the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
Short Definition:spiritual or immaterial part of human being or animal
Examples:- they believe death is just one step in a soul's journey through the universe
emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance
Short Definition:emotional or intellectual energy or intensity
Examples:- their interpretation lacked soul
soul music
Short Definition:soul music
Examples:- she was a vocalist who combined gospel with rhythm and blues and soul
- a soul singer
the essence or embodiment of a specified quality
Short Definition:essence or embodiment of specified quality
Examples:- he was the soul of discretion
- brevity is the soul of wit
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