Synonyms of alive
25 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for alive is living. Other synonyms of alive are animate, extant, vital, live and existing. The opposite of alive is dead.
Synonyms and similar words for alive
adjectiveHaving life; living; not dead.
- alive and kickingHealthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.
adjectiveIn a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
- existingThat exists, or has existence, especially that exists now.
adjectiveSprightly; lively; brisk.
adjectiveOut of all living creatures.
- everOccurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.
- in the world
adjectiveMore synonyms
- extantStill alive; not extinct.
- vitalContaining life; living.
- peppyFull of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy.
- zestfulHaving a spirited love of life; ebullient, zesty.
- above ground figuratively
- alive and wellSynonym of alive and kicking.
- animateThat lives.
- animated
- kicking slangAlive, active (especially in the phrase alive and kicking).
- livesomeHaving the characteristics of life or of being alive; indicative of life or of living; livable.
- livingHaving life; alive.
- still with usStill alive; not dead.
- survivingContinuing to live or to exist.
- undeceasedNot deceased; alive.
- vitalic
- lively archaic
- quick archaicAlive, living.
Opposite of alive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- deadLacking usual activity; unexpectedly quiet or empty of people.
Meaning of alive
- adjective Having life; living; not dead.
- adjective In a state of action; in force or operation; existent.
- adjective Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.
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