vivo

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having life; living; not dead

Example: As long as the plant is alive, he will continue to water it.

Definition: In a state of action; in force or operation; existent

Example: to keep the affections alive

Definition: Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.

Example: Although quite dull during the day, the main street comes alive at night, with many bars and clubs opening.

Definition: Sprightly; lively; brisk.

Definition: Susceptible; easy to impress; having keen feelings, as opposed to apathy

Definition: (as an intensifier) out of all living creatures.

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.

Example: The post office will not ship live animals.

Definition: Being in existence; actual

Example: He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.

Definition: Having active properties; being energized.

Definition: Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.

Definition: Taken from a living animal.

Example: live feathers

Definition: Imparting power; having motion.

Example: a live, or driving, axle

Definition: Still in active play.

Example: a live ball

Definition: Seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens.

Example: The station presented a live news program every evening.

Definition: (of a performance or speech) In person.

Example: This nightclub has a live band on weekends.

Definition: (entertainment, performing) Recorded in front of an audience and not having been edited after recording.

Example: a live album

Definition: Of firearms or explosives, capable of causing harm.

Example: The air force practices dropping live bombs on the uninhabited island.

Definition: (circuitry) Electrically charged or energized, usually indicating that the item may cause electrocution if touched.

Example: Use caution when working near live wires.

Definition: Being a bet which can be raised by the bettor, usually in reference to a blind or straddle.

Example: Tommy's blind was live, so he was given the option to raise.

Definition: Featuring humans; not animated, in the phrases “live actors” or “live action”.

Definition: Being in a state of ignition; burning.

Example: a live coal; live embers

Definition: Full of earnestness; active; wide awake; glowing.

Example: a live man, or orator

Definition: Vivid; bright.