adjectives
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"
is similar to
full of life and energy
"a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
having life or vigor or spirit
"an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
(followed by `to' or `of') aware of
"is alive to the moods of others"
is similar to
being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
"sensitive to the local community and its needs"
in operation
"keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
mentally perceptive and responsive;"an alert mind"
"alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
capable of erupting
"a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"