souled
Americanadjective
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having a specified kind of soul (used in combination).
His labors will be recognized as those of an ardent patriot, great advocate, and whole-souled statesman.
This is the tale of a young, innocent, pure-souled girl confronted with staggering tests of her inner strength.
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having a soul.
Robotics raises many issues of the artificial, the human, and the boundaries between the souled and the nonsouled.
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Etymology
Origin of souled
First recorded in 1350–1400; soul ( def. ) + -ed 3 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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At the White Mountains, many grand and beautiful views have been spoiled by these nostrum and bedbug souled fellows.
From The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages by Barnum, P. T. (Phineas Taylor)
And Virgil, we cannot imagine any high- souled, refined woman knowing the tender Virgil without a respectful and affectionate attachment.
From The Friendships of Women by Alger, William Rounseville
Large hearted, liberal minded, whole souled in his devotion to his art and its true interests, Franz Liszt seemed wholly without personal jealousies, and befriended and brought into public notice a large number of artists.
From For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music by Moore, Aubertine Woodward
How was he to know that an emergency had lifted her above prejudices sacred to the meaner souled?
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
Videha's monarch, virtuous souled, Rejoiced o'er me with joy untold, Delighting in his new-won prize, The darling of his heart and eyes.
From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)
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