soul mate

or soulmate

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.

soul mate

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of soul mate¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Stevie Nicks says she feels there’s ‘no reason’ for Fleetwood Mac to continue performing without her ‘soul mate,’ Christine McVie, who died in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Teresa said they had lost their “brother, friend and soul mate”.

From BBC

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

From New York Times

“The closest you’ll get is your soul mate touched your phone on an assembly line.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• alter ego
• confidante