Phrase guide

high on life

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

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  • rhymes with -aɪf

1

adj

Meaning 1

Extremely happy with life, especially as the result of terminating an addiction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

Examples

  • I used to get high on drugs — now I get high on life!
  • Asker: What? Are you high? / Answerer: High on life!

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Extremely happy with life, especially as the result of terminating an addiction.

Experiencing a state of sobriety as an alternative to or replacement for physical intoxication.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the analogy with get high.