What does "Life of the party" mean?

The most entertaining or lively person at a social gathering Someone who brings energy and fun to social events, making them more enjoyable for everyone.

How do you use "Life of the party" in a sentence?

He's always the life of the party. She's the life of the party wherever she goes. Used to be the life of the party. I'm not really the life of the party type.

Life of the party

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: The most entertaining or lively person at a social gathering

派对的灵魂人物

La persona más entretenida o animada en una reunión social

パーティーの中心人物

파티의 중심인물, 분위기 메이커

Someone who brings energy and fun to social events, making them more enjoyable for everyone.

给社交活动带来活力和乐趣、让每个人都更开心的人。

Alguien que aporta energía y diversión a los eventos sociales, haciéndolos más agradables para todos.

社交イベントにエネルギーと楽しさをもたらし、みんなにとってより楽しいものにする人。

사교 모임에 활기와 재미를 가져다주어 모두가 즐겁게 해주는 사람.

Examples

He's always the life of the party.
他总是派对的灵魂人物。
Siempre es el alma de la fiesta.
彼はいつもパーティーの中心人物だ。
그는 항상 분위기 메이커야.
She's the life of the party wherever she goes.
她走到哪里都是派对的灵魂人物。
Es el alma de la fiesta donde sea que vaya.
彼女はどこに行ってもパーティーの中心人物だ。
그녀는 어디를 가든 파티의 중심이야.
Used to be the life of the party.
以前是派对的灵魂人物。
Solía ser el alma de la fiesta.
以前はパーティーの中心人物だった。
예전에는 분위기 메이커였어.
I'm not really the life of the party type.
我不太是派对的灵魂人物类型。
No soy realmente del tipo alma de la fiesta.
パーティーの中心人物タイプではない。
나는 분위기 메이커 타입은 아니야.

Pronunciation

/laɪf əv ðə ˈpɑːti/

Usage Guide

Context: personality, parties, social

Tone: usually admiring

✓ Do Say

Life of the party.
派对的灵魂人物
El alma de la fiesta
パーティーの中心人物
분위기 메이커.
The life of the party.
派对的灵魂
Alma de la fiesta
パーティーの主役
파티의 중심인물.
Always the life of the party.
总是派对的灵魂人物
Siempre el alma de la fiesta
いつもパーティーの中心
항상 분위기 메이커.

✗ Don't Say

Usually a compliment
通常是赞美
Usualmente un cumplido
通常は褒め言葉
보통 칭찬의 표현
Universal expression
通用表达
Expresión universal
世界共通の表現
보편적으로 사용되는 표현

Common Mistakes

Usually positive
Universal expression

Origin & History

American expression from early 20th century. The person who brings life/energy to gatherings.

Etymology: The person who brings life to parties

First recorded: American expression from early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: Early 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common party trope; Universal expression

Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.

Variations

Life of the partyThe life of the partyLife and soul of the party