1liv·ing 
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adjective 1 : not dead : having life
▪ I was taught to respect all living things. ▪ living beings/creatures/animals/plants ▪ His aunt is his closest living relative. ▪ He's one of our greatest living authors. ▪ She's a living legend. [=a very famous and admired person who is still alive] ▪ It was the first time I had ever seen a living, breathing bear in the wild. 2 always used before a noun : currently active or being used
▪ a living faith ▪ living cultures ▪ a living language [=a language that is still being used and spoken by people] 3 always used before a noun : having the form of a person who is alive
▪ He is the living embodiment of cheapness. [=he is very cheap] ▪ I'm living proof that success is possible. [=my success shows that other people can succeed as well] 4 always used before a noun : of or relating to the place, conditions, or manner in which people live
▪ He and his wife have an unusual living arrangement; they work in different cities and only see each other on weekends. ▪ They use their backyard as an outdoor living area. ▪ They're moving to a larger home because they need more living space. ▪ These poor children are being raised in terrible living conditions. ▪ He gave me a tour of his living quarters. [=the rooms where he lives] 5 informal — used to emphasize a noun ▪ You scared the living daylights out of me! ▪ They threatened to beat the living crap out of him.
▪ I was taught to respect all living things. ▪ living beings/creatures/animals/plants ▪ His aunt is his closest living relative. ▪ He's one of our greatest living authors. ▪ She's a living legend. [=a very famous and admired person who is still alive] ▪ It was the first time I had ever seen a living, breathing bear in the wild.
▪ a living faith ▪ living cultures ▪ a living language [=a language that is still being used and spoken by people]
▪ He is the living embodiment of cheapness. [=he is very cheap] ▪ I'm living proof that success is possible. [=my success shows that other people can succeed as well]
▪ He and his wife have an unusual living arrangement; they work in different cities and only see each other on weekends. ▪ They use their backyard as an outdoor living area. ▪ They're moving to a larger home because they need more living space. ▪ These poor children are being raised in terrible living conditions. ▪ He gave me a tour of his living quarters. [=the rooms where he lives]
in living color
: in the bright colors of real life
▪ a television program shown in living color — often used figuratively ▪ His opinions are aired once a week in living color. [=on a television program]
▪ a television program shown in living color — often used figuratively ▪ His opinions are aired once a week in living color. [=on a television program]
in/within living memory
: during a time that can be remembered by people who are still alive
▪ These events occurred within living memory.
▪ These events occurred within living memory.
