Live a life of Meaning in English

expression

US

LIV uh LIFE uhv

UK

liv uh LIFE ov

Definition

To have an existence characterized by a particular quality, way, or condition, often used with words like 'luxury,' 'danger,' or 'poverty.' It describes the overall style or circumstances of someone's life.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to describe someone's overall way of living (e.g., 'live a life of luxury', 'live a life of crime'). The phrase is often followed by an abstract noun. Usually formal or neutral, but can be used dramatically. Don't use with 'the' before the noun ('life of luxury', not 'life of the luxury').

• Spanish: vivir una vida de
• Portuguese (BR): viver uma vida de
• Portuguese (PT): viver uma vida de
• Chinese (Simplified): 过着……的生活
• Chinese (Traditional): 過著……的生活
• Hindi: ...का जीवन जीना
• Arabic: يعيش حياة من
• Bengali: জীবন যাপন করা - জীবন কাটানো
• Russian: жить жизнью - вести жизнь
• Japanese: ～の人生を送る - ～のように生きる
• Vietnamese: sống một cuộc đời - sống cuộc sống
• Korean: 삶을 살다 - 인생을 살다
• Turkish: bir hayat yaşamak
• Urdu: زندگی گزارنا - زندگی بسر کرنا
• Indonesian: menjalani kehidupan - hidup dalam

Example Sentences

He wants to live a life of adventure.

basic

Many dream to live a life of luxury.

basic

They live a life of poverty.

basic

After winning the lottery, she began to live a life of ease.

natural

He chose to live a life of service instead of chasing wealth.

natural

Some thrill-seekers love to live a life of danger.

natural