good life

noun

1
: a life marked by a high standard of living
She grew up poor but is now living the good life.
2
: a happy and enjoyable life
He moved from the city to the country in search of the good life.

Examples of good life in a Sentence

vowed to live the good life if he ever won the lottery
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Just living a good life is great enough. Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025 Yet the debate still begins at the billion-dollar mark, when the difference between a good life and limitless accumulation starts much earlier. Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025 Her challenge will be to persevere and make a good life for herself, despite the unfairness of tragedy. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 That is the path to a good life. Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good life

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of good life was in 1543

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“Good life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20life. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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