adjective
possessing life
Synonyms
Examples
- the happiest person alive
- the nerve is alive
- doctors are working hard to keep him alive
- burned alive
- a live canary
adjective
(often followed by `with') full of life and spirit
Synonyms
alive(p)
Examples
- she was wonderfully alive for her age
- a face alive with mischief
adjective
having life or vigor or spirit
Synonyms
Examples
- an animated and expressive face
- animated conversation
- became very animated when he heard the good news
adjective
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of
Synonyms
alive(p)
Examples
- is alive to the moods of others
adjective
in operation
Synonyms
Examples
- keep hope alive
- the tradition was still alive
- an active tradition
adjective
mentally perceptive and responsive
Synonyms
Examples
- an alert mind
- alert to the problems
- alive to what is going on
- awake to the dangers of her situation
- was now awake to the reality of his predicament
adjective
capable of erupting
Synonyms
Examples
- a live volcano
- the volcano is very much alive