noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Despite the efforts of the event planner, the birth of his pet hamster turned the party into a killjoy moment for the animal lovers in attendance.

Definition:A person who is a spoilsport and brings gloom or an unpleasant atmosphere to a social gathering.

From killjoy

Example:It's no surprise that your aunt is a party pooper; she ruined the surprise party for your cousin with her incessant nags about the weather.

Definition:A term for a spoilsport who tends to spoil the enjoyment of others, especially at social gatherings.

From party pooper

Example:Having a butter-fingered friend who drops heavy objects and always spills drinks never fails to turn any social event into a spoilsport nightmare.

Definition:A term used to describe someone who is untimely, clumsy, or a spoilsport, especially in a context where their actions ruin enjoyment.

From butter-fingers

Example:The constant stream of negative news from my Debbie Downer cousin made it very hard to have a good time at the family reunion.

Definition:A term for a spoilsport who consistently brings down the mood or ruins the fun at social gatherings, often due to cynicism, pessimism, or a gloomy outlook on life.

From debbie downer

Example:During the charity gala, the company's vice president was unusually churlish, spoiling the spirit of giving among the attendees.

Definition:A term that describes someone with an unpleasant or ungrateful disposition, which can make them appear as a spoilsport in social settings.

From churlish

Example:The CEO was a poisonous presence at the annual strategy meeting, spoiling the mood for all the other attendees who saw his reluctance to adopt new ideas.

Definition:An adjective used to describe someone who is detrimental to the social atmosphere, often resulting in a spoilsport situation.

From poisonous

Example:The kid was a troublemaker at school, always sabotaging fun activities and spoiling the enjoyment for his classmates.

Definition:A term that can include someone who is a spoilsport, often by causing disruption or spoiling the mood for others.

From troublemaker