Definition
A person who participates in entertainment events in a very enthusiastic manner and who has a leading role in inspiring others to join in the spirit of festivity.
In Context
- "‘You were the life of the party last night, Ma'am, you know,’ returned Flowers, ‘and you suffer for it, to-day, you see.’"
- "Tom was the life of the party, and the way he "cut up" was "simply awful," as Nellie declared."
- "They were the life of the party and everyone loves them, even though it was not a party that the nation can afford to throw again."