Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe ways of living in American Thesaurus

(as) to the manner born ()

as if a particular activity or style of living is completely natural for you

austere (adjective)

an austere way of living is simple and not very comfortable

back-to-nature (adjective)

involving a simpler, more relaxed life in which you leave the city, grow your own food, and use less modern technology

bohemian (adjective)

living or behaving in an informal way that is considered typical of artists and writers

enclosed (adjective)

an enclosed community or way of life does not have much communication with the outside world

fast (adjective)

a fast way of life is one in which you travel a lot, meet a lot of people, and do a lot of exciting things

gracious (adjective)

gracious living and gracious buildings show a style of living enjoyed by people who have enough money to buy beautiful things

inactive (adjective)

not taking part in physical activity or exercise

living (adjective)

living areas or living conditions are ones in which people live, rather than ones in which they work

monastic (adjective)

a monastic way of life is quiet and simple

New Age (adjective)

New Age ideas and activities are not connected with the main churches or with traditional medical practices, ways of working, political systems, etc.

New Age (adjective)

used about people who follow New Age ideas and activities

nomadic (adjective)

moving from place to place rather than staying in one place

outdoorsy (adjective)

informal enjoying outdoor activities like camping and walking

private (adjective)

not connected with someone’s work or their public position

rootless (adjective)

having no strong connections with any particular community and moving frequently from place to place

sedentary (adjective)

involving a lot of sitting and not much exercise

settled (adjective)

if you have a settled way of life, you stay permanently in one place or job or with one person

social (adjective)

relating to activities that involve being with other people, especially activities that you do for pleasure

social (adjective)

relating to society and to people’s lives in general

socially (adverb)

in situations and activities that involve being with other people, especially for enjoyment

societal (adjective)

formal relating to society or to the way that society is organized

suburban (adjective)

in a suburb, or relating to a suburb