soul
noun
[ səʊl ]
• the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
• emotional or intellectual energy or intensity, especially as revealed in a work of art or an artistic performance.
• "their interpretation lacked soul"
Similar:
inspiration,
feeling,
emotion,
passion,
animation,
intensity,
fervour,
ardour,
enthusiasm,
eagerness,
warmth,
energy,
vitality,
vivacity,
spirit,
spiritedness,
commitment,
fervency,
ardency,
passionateness,
• the essence or embodiment of a specified quality.
• "he was the soul of discretion"
Similar:
embodiment,
personification,
incarnation,
epitome,
quintessence,
essence,
type,
symbol,
picture,
model,
symbolization,
exemplification,
exemplar,
image,
representation,
likeness,
manifestation,
avatar,
Origin:
Old English sāwol, sāw(e)l, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziel and German Seele .