soul mate

American  

Or soulmate

noun

1. a person with whom one has a strong affinity, shared values and tastes, and often a romantic bond.

   I married my soul mate; you don't get much luckier than that.

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soul mate British  

noun

1. a person for whom one has a deep affinity, esp a lover, wife, husband, etc

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Etymology

Origin of soul mate

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

She wanted it all, but comedy was her true soul mate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

“Your soul mate statistically is in China,” she quips.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

Seattle’s big sister, our liberal soul mate San Francisco, seems to be going through an identity crisis.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Meeting your soul mate is like walking into a familiar house.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

Related Words

• alter ego
• confidante