Aliveness

/əˈlaɪvnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being alive; vitality, energy, and the condition of living.

Etymology

From 'alive' (Old English 'on life,' meaning in life) plus the suffix '-ness' (quality of). The concept dates back to earliest English but the abstract noun form is more modern.

Kelly Says

Writers and poets use 'aliveness' to capture something deeper than just 'being alive'—it's about feeling vibrant, present, and engaged with the world around you.

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