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

Hedda is the life of the party but also its complicated, needy heart and soul.

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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.”

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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."

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

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

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Related Words

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