ALIVE

adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English on life, from on + līf life Date: before 12th century having life ; not dead or inanimate, 2. still in existence, force, or operation ; active , still active in competition with a chance of victory , knowing or realizing the existence of ; sensitive , marked by alertness, energy, or briskness , marked by much life, animation, or activity ; swarming , 6. — used as an intensive following the noun see: aware ~ness noun