Transcription
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- [loh lahyf]
- /loʊ laɪf/
- /ləʊ laɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh lahyf]
- /loʊ laɪf/
Definitions of low-life word
- noun plural low-life a despicable person, especially a degenerate or immoral person. 1
- noun low-life Alternative spelling of lowlife. 0
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Origin of low-life
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; low1 + life
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Parts of speech for Low-life
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
low-life popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for low-life
adj low-life
- wretched — very unfortunate in condition or circumstances; miserable; pitiable.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- contemptible — If you feel that someone or something is contemptible, you feel strong dislike and disrespect for them.
- reprehensible — deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.
- loathsome — causing feelings of loathing; disgusting; revolting; repulsive: a loathsome skin disease.
Antonyms for low-life
adj low-life
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- desirous — If you are desirous of doing something or desirous of something, you want to do it very much or want it very much.
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
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