Definition of ALIVENESS

aliveness

Plural: alivenesses

Noun

  • the condition of living or the state of being alive
  • the property of being animated; having animal life as distinguished from plant life
  • The state of being alive; exuberance, intensity.

Examples

  • "the aliveness of the colours in a painting"

Origin / Etymology

From alive + -ness.

Antonyms

inanimateness

Scrabble Score: 12

aliveness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
aliveness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aliveness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

aliveness is a valid Words With Friends word