having life; being alive; not dead

living persons.

in actual existence or use; extant

living languages.

active or thriving; vigorous; strong

a living faith.

burning or glowing, as a coal.

flowing freely, as water.

pertaining to, suitable for, or sufficient for existence or subsistence

living conditions; a living wage.

of or pertaining to living persons

within living memory.

lifelike; true to life, as a picture or narrative.

in its natural state and place; not uprooted, changed, etc.

living rock.

very; absolute (used as an intensifier)

to scare the living daylights out of someone.

the act or condition of a person or thing that lives

Living is very expensive these days.

the means of maintaining life; livelihood

to earn one's living.

a particular manner, state, or status of life

luxurious living.

( used with a plural verb ) living persons collectively (usually prec. by the )

glad to be among the living.

British . the benefice of a clergyman.

adjective

dead , inactive

noun

entertainment , fun

adjective

alert , alive , animated , around , awake , breathing , brisk , contemporary , continuing , current , developing , dynamic , existent , extant , in use , live , lively , ongoing , operative , persisting , strong , subsisting , ticking , vigorous , vital , warm , existing , animate

noun

alimentation , bread and butter , existence , income , job , keep * , livelihood , maintenance , means , mode , occupation , salt * , subsistence , support , sustainment , sustenance , sustentation , way , work , alimony , bread , keep , upkeep , alive , animated , being , benefice , life , lifestyle , realistic , vital , vivid