high on life en · ADJ
Etymology
From the analogy with get high.
Meanings
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(humorous) Extremely happy with life, especially as the result of terminating an addiction.
Asker: What? Are you high? / Answerer: High on life!
I used to get high on drugs — now I get high on life!
- (humorous) Extremely happy with life, especially as the result of terminating an addiction. ▸ Experiencing a state of sobriety as an alternative to or replacement for physical intoxication.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more high on life | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most high on life | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |