life of the party

1. A lively, amusing person who is the center of attention at a social gathering. For example, Eileen was the life of the party, telling one good story after another. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Gardner has appeared in both movies and television shows during her time on “SNL,” including 2018’s “Life of the Party” and the ongoing Apple TV+ series “Shrinking.”

From Los Angeles Times

She said: "He is a good guy. He is quite shy until you get to know him, and then he is the life of the party."

From BBC

Chapin's mother said her son, who was a triplet, was "the life of the party" and "the kindest person".

From BBC

Fortner "was the life of the party and lit up any room she entered," the company said in a statement on Friday.

From BBC

Friends and family posted on Facebook grieving his death, with one calling him "the life of the party" and "the kindest soul".

From BBC

Related Words

• buffoon 
• comedian 
• comic 
• fool 
• jester 
• mime 
• prankster