fun-loving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of fun-loving
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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Like Koy, who also has seven major specials, Iglesias went through a lot of metamorphosis on stage prior to finding his calling as a gregarious, fun-loving comedian with a penchant for doing cartoon-ish voices.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
Yet there’s another side to the story: Osbourne could also be a generous, friendly, fun-loving bloke—at least according to Stephen Rea’s “Ozzy & Me.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
A two-story ADU with movie theater touches in the garage, a rooftop deck and whimsical decor in the living space offers new opportunities for fun-loving Venice family.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
Speaking outside Ibrox, Kory's brother Jamie described Kory as a "fun-loving, kind-hearted and mischievous young boy" who had "so much more to live for".
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025
But some think that hiding underneath his fun-loving personality is a very dangerous and cunning man.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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