alivea.[OE. on live, AS. on lfe in life; lfe being dat. of lf life. See Life, and cf. Live, a.]1. Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive.()2. In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.()3. Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged.()The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs. (Macaulay.)4. Sprightly; lively; brisk.(Richardson.)5. Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive.()Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. (Falconer.)6. Of all living (by way of emphasis).()Northumberland was the proudest man alive. (Clarendon.)()()