Lifesome
//ˈlaɪfsəm// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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