- 1. a. Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive. Source: opted
- 2. a. In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive. Source: opted
- 3. a. Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged. Source: opted
- 4. a. Sprightly; lively; brisk. Source: opted
- 5. a. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive. Source: opted
- 6. a. Of all living (by way of emphasis). Source: opted
- 7. adj. possessing life Source: wordnet
- 8. adj. (often followed by ‘with’) full of life and spirit Source: wordnet
- 9. adj. having life or vigor or spirit Source: wordnet
- 10. adj. (followed by ‘to’ or ‘of’) aware of Source: wordnet
- 11. adj. in operation Source: wordnet
- 12. adj. mentally perceptive and responsive Source: wordnet
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