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

This life balance between art and commerce suits her fine, though it’s swiftly picked apart by her mother (Choi), who sees little value in her daughter’s job or her hobby. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

The people who make Orlando successful are increasingly being asked to build their lives on wages that no longer match the cost of calling Orlando home. — Dan Bray, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Name what would make daily life easier, then choose one practical improvement everyone can understand and help maintain this week together. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Mixing different coolant chemistries can reduce corrosion protection and shorten coolant life. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing life

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