Phrase guide

good life

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A life of material comforts and luxuries.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dolce vita

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A way of living that is morally good, often one that is healthy and simple.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The couple lived the good life on a remote farm.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Central Bikol: marhay na buhay — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Chinese Mandarin: 美好的生活 — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Dutch: goed leven — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Finnish: hyvä elämä — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Ancient Greek: βίος (bíos) — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Italian: dolce vita — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Spanish: vidorra — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Spanish: vidón — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Spanish: vidurria — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Spanish: vidorria — a life of material comforts and luxuries
  • Tagalog: magandang buhay — a life of material comforts and luxuries