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Fun-loving

adj.joyful, energeticwarm

What it means

Eager to enjoy amusing and lively experiences.

Reach for it when praising someone who readily seeks and shares lively enjoyment

The fun-loving guide added a game to the long bus ride.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    lively

    visible energy animates the group

    not when Lively can describe movement without love of amusement.

  • warm

    cheerful

    a bright disposition matters more than activities

    not when Cheerful people may be quiet and not especially fun-loving.

  • warm

    playful

    the person enjoys games, jokes, or light teasing

    not when Playful behavior can ignore boundaries and does not imply sociability.

  • professional

    sociable

    company and group activity are the main pleasures

    not when Sociable people may prefer calm conversation to exuberant fun.

  • formal

    pleasure-seeking

    pursuit of enjoyment is the precise behavior

    not when The phrase sounds judgmental and can imply irresponsibility.

  • literary

    spirited

    energy and confidence deserve an elevated compliment

    not when Spirited can include argument or defiance rather than play.

Said against

4
  • joyless
  • solemn
  • withdrawn
  • fun-averse

It naturally appears in

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  • fun-loving person

    A fun-loving person can still respect quiet moments.

  • fun-loving group

    The fun-loving group organized a costume picnic.

  • fun-loving nature

    Her fun-loving nature enlivened the long journey.

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