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live a little

VERB
delight in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore appreciate cherish indulge in relish revel in savor
WEAK
amuse oneself be content be pleased dig eat up enjoy feast on get a kick out of get high on get off on glory in groove on like live it up love luxuriate in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abhor condemn despise detest dislike hate
VERB
enjoy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate like love relish revel in savor
STRONG
adore dig fancy go mind
WEAK
be entertained be fond of be pleased delight in dote on drink in eat up flip over freak out on get a charge out of get a kick out of get high on have a ball have a good time have fun live it up luxuriate in paint the town rejoice in take joy in thrill to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate
WEAK
detest lack need want

Example Sentences

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You, given the size of your assets and monthly income, can afford to live a little and have fun.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

Sometimes it’s as simple as just encouraging them to take that trip, to live a little.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

"That's how I like to live a little bit myself - I thrive off a challenge, physical or mental... which is why I am taking Chris on at predictions."

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

“These are sacrificial zones. These are the people who will bear the brunt so the rest of us can live a little better.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

The music bends, falls to its knees to embrace them all, encourage them all to live a little, why don’t you? since this is the it you’ve been looking for.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

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