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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I never forgot how lucky I am to be here considering the horrors she experienced during World War II and her ordeals trying to give us a good life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
But, if I may say so, the good life has other important components, and optimizing too much — rather than settling for “good enough” — may defeat the well-lived life.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Regardless, parrots now live in the missions, a good life in San Diego.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Lindsay was asking people along the route what constitutes a "good life" and was due to present her findings at a conference in Brisbane.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
MOM: You campaign against your own mother who is trying to make a good life for you.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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