Phrase guide

life of the party

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: life and soul of the party, party animal

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A sociable and vivacious person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Stimmungskanone — Translations
  • Italian: essere l'anima della festa — Translations
  • Polish: dusza towarzystwa — Translations
  • Russian: душа компании (duša kompanii) — Translations