The state of being alive; exuberance, intensity.

Having life; living; not dead. / In a state of action; in force or operation; existent. / Busy with activity of many living beings; swarming; thronged; busy.

plural of aliveness

(rare) In an alive manner.

(bingo) five

(dated) An expression of surprise

Either dead or alive. / Used to indicate someone is being sought for some kind of punishment or reprimand, and that (s)he may be killed in the process of finding, as if this was reasonable punishment.

(imperative) To get busy; start acting or moving.

Dull; lifeless; lacking originality and vitality.

(idiomatic) Healthy; vital; in good health, particularly in opposition to unfavorable circumstances.