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
Galeotti, who was fun-loving and talkative, loosened up Armani, who was more serious by nature.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
He was outgoing, fun-loving, with a huge smile and sense of humor.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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