lifestyle
gb/lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/ us/lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
B1
English
~ 3400
életmód, életvitel
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s lifestyle
She enjoys a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and fresh food.
Egészséges életmódot élvez, sok mozgással és friss ételekkel.
City life offers a fast-paced lifestyle that some people love and others find stressful.
A városi élet pörgős életmódot kínál, amit egyesek imádnak, mások pedig stresszesnek találnak.
Their minimalist lifestyle means they own very few things.
The job allows him to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Travel is an important part of her lifestyle.
Learner examples
I want to have a healthy lifestyle.
Szeretnék egészséges életmódot folytatni.
He has a busy lifestyle in the city.
Pörgős életmódot él a városban.
They live a simple lifestyle.
My lifestyle is very different from my parents'.
She likes her active lifestyle.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lifestyle' with 'life' — 'life' means existence in general, while 'lifestyle' is about how you live it.
Meaning
A person's usual way of living
Collocations
healthy lifestyle
|luxurious lifestyle
|sedentary lifestyle
|modern lifestyle
|active lifestyle
Synonyms
way of life (Slightly more general and common in both formal and informal contexts.)
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living habits (Focuses more on repeated behaviors rather than overall values.)
Antonyms
hardship (Refers to a life with difficulties and few comforts, the opposite of a comfortable or chosen lifestyle.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How a person usually lives, including what they do and what is important to them.
The typical way in which a person or group lives, including their habits, daily activities, values, and choices.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lifestyle
IPA
GB/lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
US/lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
Syllables & stress
life - style (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (life)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: lifestyle
- Plural: lifestyles
Word family
Expressions
active lifestyle
1/ˈæktɪv lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Lifestyle with regular physical activity
A way of living where you move a lot and do many activities.
Examples
- She enjoys an active lifestyle, hiking and cycling every weekend.
- An active lifestyle can improve your mood and health.
luxurious lifestyle
1/ləɡʒˈɚiəs lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Way of living with wealth and comfort
A way of living with many expensive and comfortable things.
Examples
- He leads a luxurious lifestyle, traveling first class and staying in five-star hotels.
- Her luxurious lifestyle is funded by her successful business.
modern lifestyle
1/mˈɑdɚn lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Way of living in today's world
A way of living that is common in the world today.
Examples
- The modern lifestyle often involves spending long hours on computers.
- Global travel is part of many people's modern lifestyle.
sedentary lifestyle
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Lifestyle with little movement or exercise
A way of living where you sit most of the time and do not get much exercise.
Examples
- A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
- Many office workers have a sedentary lifestyle.
sedentary lifestyle
1/sˈɛdəntˌɛɹi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
life with little exercise
a life with little exercise and lots of sitting
Examples
- She started strength training to offset her sedentary lifestyle.
- A sedentary lifestyle is linked to higher risks of heart disease.
- Try standing up regularly if you have a sedentary lifestyle.
Learner examples
- I lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- He wants to change his sedentary lifestyle.
healthy lifestyle
1/hˈɛlθi lˈaɪfstˌaɪl/
fixed phrase
Way of living for good health
A way of living that helps you stay well and strong.
Examples
- Regular exercise and balanced meals are part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Eating vegetables and exercising are important parts of a healthy lifestyle.
- He changed his habits to live a healthier lifestyle.
- She decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle after her illness.