Synonyms of life

life

noun

ˈlīf 

1

as in energy

active strength of body or mind

even though he's 86 years old, he still shows a lot of life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energy
• vigor
• gas
• juice
• spirit
• dynamism
• vitality
• strength
• drive
• power
• stamina
• pep
• zeal
• bounce
• beans
• dash
• punch
• muscle
• starch
• vinegar
• ginger
• passion
• verve
• zing
• get-up-and-go
• go
• esprit
• gusto
• zip
• brio
• vim
• fitness
• hardihood
• oomph
• animation
• sap
• health
• liveliness
• vivacity
• fire
• soundness
• vibrancy
• moxie
• snap
• animal spirits
• spunk
• spiritedness
• jauntiness
• fervor
• sprightliness
• briskness
• metal
• potency
• wellness
• vibrance
• élan
• might
• vivaciousness
• mettle
• virility
• spunkiness
• ardor
• main
• hardiness
• healthiness
• sturdiness
• snappiness
• puissance
• huskiness
• verdure
• brawniness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lethargy
• listlessness
• sluggishness
• indolence
• tenderness
• laziness
• weakness
• torpidity
• impotence
• softness
• powerlessness
• frailty
• infirmity
• debility
• feebleness
• delicacy
• exhaustion
• debilitation
• impotency
• disablement
• faintness
• enfeeblement
• prostration
• inanition
• frailness
• slightness
• puniness
• enervation

2

as in person

a member of the human race

an appalling number of lives were lost in the war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• person
• man
• guy
• creature
• human
• soul
• thing
• individual
• body
• bird
• being
• fish
• character
• baby
• customer
• personality
• human being
• sort
• party
• duck
• specimen
• face
• egg
• mortal
• devil
• scout
• cookie
• personage
• bod
• head
• son of man
• wight
• fellow
• slob
• self
• stiff
• brother
• neighbor
• somebody
• homo
• celebrity
• hominid
• fellowman
• humanoid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animal
• beast
• brute
• critter
• beastie

3

as in duration

the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress

the Egyptian civilization had an extremely long life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• duration
• lifespan
• time
• lifetime
• continuance
• date
• standing
• span
• run
• term
• tenure
• tour
• longevity
• stretch
• spell
• age
• hitch
• half-life
• turn

4

as in lifestyle

the way people live at a particular time and place

frontier life must have been rugged, exciting, challenging, and more than a little dangerous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifestyle
• civilization
• culture
• society
• manners
• values
• legacy
• folklore
• customs
• tradition
• heritage
• mores
• subculture
• subsociety

5

as in biography

a history of a person's life

a renowned historian who has written lives of several early presidents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• biography
• memoir
• autobiography
• history
• bio
• past
• chronicle
• hagiography
• psychobiography
• story
• obituary
• character sketch
• profile
• pathography
• tell-all

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of life

The Free People One Frida Godet Midiskirt has those same ethereal qualities with a modern twist that feels wearable in everyday life. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

After days of chaos and streets packed with people who had hoped for a better life in Spain, residents of Ceuta woke up Saturday to an uneasy calm. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

The three talked about cycling, town life and other interests. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Increasingly, luxury is no longer just about helping people escape an ordinary life. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing life

• good life
• life of Reilly
• life of Riley
• life span