having life; living; existing; not dead or lifeless.

living (used for emphasis)

the proudest man alive.

in a state of action; in force or operation; active

to keep hope alive.

full of energy and spirit; lively

Grandmother's more alive than most of her contemporaries.

having the quality of life; vivid; vibrant

The room was alive with color.

Electricity . live 2 ( def. 17 ) . ?

alive to

alert or sensitive to; aware of

City planners are alive to the necessity of revitalizing deteriorating neighborhoods.

alive with

filled with living things; swarming; teeming

The room was alive with mosquitoes.

look alive! pay attention! move quickly!

Look alive! We haven't got all day.

adjective

dead , deceased , inanimate , lifeless , dispirited , dull , morose , sluggish , spiritless

adjective

animate , around , awake , breathing , cognizant , conscious , dynamic , existing , extant , functioning , growing , knowing , live , living , mortal , operative , running , subsisting , viable , vital , working , zoetic , abounding , alert , animated , brisk , bustling , cheerful , eager , energetic , lively , overflowing , quick , ready , replete , rife , sharp , spirited , sprightly , spry , stirring , swarming , teeming , vigorous , vivacious , zestful , existent , going , operating , sensible , sentient , wise , active , aware , instinct , unexpired , unperished , vibrant , vivid