Lifesome

//ˈlaɪfsəm// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised by liveliness; animated; eventful.

    "My sister may not visit us, My mother says her nay: O Edward! you are all to me, I wish for your sake I could be More lifesome and more gay."

Example

More examples

"My sister may not visit us, My mother says her nay: O Edward! you are all to me, I wish for your sake I could be More lifesome and more gay."

Etymology

From life + -some.

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