Definition of Alive

• possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary"
• (often followed by `with) full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
• having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"