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

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

their interpretation lacked soul

soul music

she was a vocalist who combined gospel with rhythm and blues and soul

a soul singer

the essence or embodiment of a specified quality

he was the soul of discretion

brevity is the soul of wit