standard of life
noun
Simple meaning
A level of material comfort in terms of goods and services available to someone or some group.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
standerduhvlyfSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstændɚˈdʌvˈlaɪf
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A level of material comfort in terms of goods and services available to someone or some group
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A level of material comfort in terms of goods and services available to someone or some group
Used this way, standard of life is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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