good-time

Thân thiện

A good-time Charlie tells jokes at the backyard barbecue.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Fond of or characterized by pleasure-seeking, entertainment, and social enjoyment: Describes a person who actively seeks or enjoys lively social activities, parties, or entertainment, often with a focus on immediate enjoyment rather than serious pursuits.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • He has a good-time personality and is always the life of the party.
  • She was known as a good-time girl, more interested in nightlife than in her studies.
  • The article criticized the good-time culture of the wealthy elite.

Advanced Usage

• "Good-time" as an attributive adjective: It is almost always used directly before a noun to describe a person's character or the nature of an activity/atmosphere.
  • They hired a good-time band for the wedding reception.
  • The movie portrays the good-time era of the 1920s.

Variants and Related Words

• Good-time Charlie (noun, informal): A man who is habitually devoted to seeking pleasure and fun.
  • He doesn't take anything seriously; he's just a good-time Charlie.

Synonyms

• Convivial: Fond of festive society, sociable.
• Hedonistic: Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent.
• Party-loving: Enthusiastic about attending social parties.

Antonyms

• Sober: Serious, sensible, solemn.
• Austere: Severe or strict in manner or attitude; having no comforts or luxuries.
• Staid: Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
   • a convivial atmosphere at the reunion
   • a woman of convivial nature
   • he was a real good-time Charlie

Từ đồng nghĩa

• convivial