living

The definition of living is a person or thing that is alive or active.

(adjective)

Living is defined as the style or way a person lives their life.

(noun)

See living in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

alive; having life; not dead
full of vigor; in active operation or use: a living institution
of persons alive: within living memory
in its natural state or place, or having its natural force, motion, etc.: hewn from the living rock, a living stream
still spoken and undergoing changes: a living language
true to reality; lifelike: the living image of his brother
of life or the sustaining of life: living conditions
suited for social and recreational activities in a house: the living area
presented in person before a live audience: living theater
very: the living daylights

noun

See living in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Possessing life: famous living painters; transplanted living tissue.
In active function or use: a living language.
Of persons who are alive: events within living memory.
Relating to the routine conduct or maintenance of life: improved living conditions in the city.
Full of life, interest, or vitality: made history a living subject.
True to life; realistic: the living image of her mother.
Informal Used as an intensive: beat the living hell out of his opponent in the boxing match.