Definition of living
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: having life
b
: active, functioning
living languages
2a
: exhibiting the life or motion of nature : natural
the wilderness is a living museum … of natural history — NEA Jour.
3a
: full of life or vigor
b
: true to life : vivid
televised in living color
c
: suited for living
the living area
4
: involving living persons
5
: very
—used as an intensive scared the living daylights out of me
living
nounDefinition of living (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the condition of being alive
3
: conduct or manner of life
the collegiate way of living— J. B. Conant
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The first known use of living was before the 12th century
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