life and soul of the party
Group's energy source
The life and soul of the party is someone whose energy and personality make social gatherings more enjoyable—the person who keeps conversations going, makes people laugh, and draws others in: Sarah was the life and soul of the party, dancing until midnight and introducing strangers to each other.
Americans more often say life of the party.
- extrovertOne who seeks company
- friendlyShowing kindness, warmth
- people personOne who enjoys company
- energeticHaving much vigor
- party animalEnthusiastic frequent celebrator
good time · entertainer · talkative · gregarious · vivacious · amusing · class clown · quick wit · charismatic · raconteur · live wire · social butterfly · outgoing · ringleader · funny · animated · boisterous · impresario
life and soul of the partywallflower
Shy person avoiding socializing
shrinking violet · introvert · loner · hermit · mouse
life and soul of the partyparty pooper
One who dampens merriment
wet blanket · killjoy · buzzkill · spoilsport · Debbie Downer
lively, liveliness, lifelong, lifetime, lifeless, soulful, soulless, partying