alive

adjective

1. 1

   capable of erupting

   a live volcano

   the volcano is very much alive

2. 2

   possessing life

   the happiest person alive

   the nerve is alive

3. 3

   having life or vigor or spirit

   an animated and expressive face

   animated conversation

4. 4

   mentally perceptive and responsive

   an alert mind

   alert to the problems

5. 5

   (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit

   she was wonderfully alive for her age

   a face alive with mischief

6. 6

   in operation

   keep hope alive

   the tradition was still alive

7. 7

   (followed by `to' or `of') aware of

   is alive to the moods of others