good life
definitions
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A lifestyle characterized by material comfort, financial security, and leisure, often implying wealth or privilege.en: A lifestyle characterized by material comfort, financial security, and leisure, often implying wealth or privilege.
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A morally upright, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling existence, frequently discussed in philosophy as the highest human aim.en: A morally upright, purposeful, and deeply fulfilling existence, frequently discussed in philosophy as the highest human aim.
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In theological contexts, the eternal state of bliss and peace experienced in heaven or the afterlife.en: In theological contexts, the eternal state of bliss and peace experienced in heaven or the afterlife.
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A highly satisfactory or enjoyable period within an individual's personal history.en: A highly satisfactory or enjoyable period within an individual's personal history.
examples
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After years of hard work, they finally retired to the coast to enjoy the good life.
After years of hard work, they finally retired to the coast to enjoy the good life.
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Ancient Greek thinkers debated whether pleasure or virtue constitutes the true good life.
Ancient Greek thinkers debated whether pleasure or virtue constitutes the true good life.
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Many religious traditions emphasize righteous conduct as a pathway to the good life beyond death.
Many religious traditions emphasize righteous conduct as a pathway to the good life beyond death.
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She often looks back fondly on her twenties, describing them as the finest stretch of her good life.
She often looks back fondly on her twenties, describing them as the finest stretch of her good life.