lifestyle
noun
Simple meaning
A way of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlaɪfstaɪl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
marketing
The totality of the likes and dislikes of a particular section of the market, especially when expressed in terms of the products and services that they would buy; a marketing strategy based on the self-image of such a group.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
Used this way, lifestyle is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use lifestyle
- “She enjoys a healthy lifestyle, full of exercise and nutritious food.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
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