Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-life
noun
/ˈdʌb.əl laɪf/
Definition
A lifestyle where a person leads two separate and distinct existences, often concealed from each other.
Examples
- She led a double-life as a teacher by day and an artist by night.
- His double-life was revealed when the two worlds suddenly collided.
Meaning
Living in a way that maintains two different identities or life scenarios, frequently involving deception.
Synonyms
- dual existence
- contradictory lifestyle
- double identity
