fun-loving
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of fun-loving
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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He doesn’t respond to his various wake-up calls with stubborn defiance but a curiosity that shifts his moping into something akin to a geeky, fun-loving second adolescence.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
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
But she was good because wherever she was, there was life, good, tender, overwhelming, fun-loving and strong-scented life.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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