good life
Americannoun
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a life abounding in material comforts and luxuries.
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a life lived according to the moral and religious laws of one's culture.
Etymology
Origin of good life
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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“They immigrated here from Hong Kong in 1969 with one dream: to become business owners and to live that American dream and have a good life for their two kids. And they accomplished that tenfold.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"She was so desperate to find you to make sure you'd had a really good life," Urmston said.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Our children have the right to play and to have a real and a good life," says Najjar.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
He was always trying to teach people how to build a good life.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
She said, “You can have a good life here,” but I said, “I can’t live here, Mameh,” and she didn’t bring it up ever again or ask me to stay any longer.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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