"livesome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more livesome [comparative], most livesome [superlative]
Etymology: From live + -some. Compare lifesome. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|live|some}} live + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} livesome (comparative more livesome, superlative most livesome)
  1. Having the characteristics of life or of being alive; indicative of life or of living; livable
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