midlife — the middle period of a person's life, typically considered to be between the ages of 40 and 60
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the middle period of a person's life, typically considered to be between the ages of 40 and 60
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪdlaɪf/
Example Sentences
- My dad hit midlife and suddenly wants to learn skateboarding.
- She started painting again as part of her midlife journey of self-discovery.
- In midlife, many people finally admit they hate their office job and secretly dream of becoming a YouTuber.
midlife
NOUN[/ˈmɪdlaɪf/]
the middle period of a person's life, typically considered to be between the ages of 40 and 60
At forty-five, he bought a red convertible — classic midlife move.
MID (middle) + LIFE (lifelong journey) — by pausing at the exact MID (center) point of the trail's LIFE (span), the hiker enjoyed the view in midlife.
Carving sweet cedar with a craft knife and letting go of youthful ambition and strife, he discovered newfound joy in midlife.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound of Germanic origin combining mid (middle) and life (existence, lifespan). The word emerged around 1895 and gained widespread currency in the mid-20th century when psychologists popularized the concept of 'midlife crisis' to describe psychological transitions in middle age.
Breakdown
mid- (middle, intermediate point) + life (existence, span of years). Both elements derive from Old English: mid from middel and life from lif.
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📝Examples
“My dad hit midlife and suddenly wants to learn skateboarding.”
“She started painting again as part of her midlife journey of self-discovery.”
“In midlife, many people finally admit they hate their office job and secretly dream of becoming a YouTuber.”
“Midlife can be a time of both crisis and renewed purpose.”
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