good life

noun

1. a life abounding in material comforts and luxuries.
2. a life lived according to the moral and religious laws of one's culture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of good life¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

He said the idea of the American Dream – "This very basic idea that you should be able to build a good life for yourself and your family in the country you call home" - was "under siege by the left".

From BBC

If you read this passage quickly, it’s possible to miss the rhetorical sleight of hand at play here — one that substitutes an impoverished conception of liberty that is captive to a conservative Christian nationalist determination of the good life for true individual liberty that is determined by each citizen.

From Salon

To realize that one of my ancestors had played a role there, unwittingly, in just trying to live a good life and fight for herself, and for her family.

From Salon

Start the good life by kicking back with this week’s Slate News Quiz.

From Slate

“We didn’t want to leave - my children were top of their class at school and we had a good life at home.”

From BBC