Definitions

1. noun

a style of jazz music originating in the 1920s in the southern United States, characterized by a strong emphasis on rhythm and a loose, improvisational structure

“The jazz club featured a highlife band playing a lively set of classic tunes.”

2. noun

a luxurious and expensive way of life, especially one of wealth and privilege

“After winning the lottery, she lived a highlife and traveled the world in style.”

3. noun

a style of Ghanaian popular music characterized by a fast tempo and a blend of traditional and modern influences

“The highlife band from Accra won the competition with their energetic performance.”

4. adjective

extremely luxurious or expensive

“The highlife hotel room came with a private pool and a butler service.”