English Dictionary
Definition of “animated”
animated (ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪd
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Definitions
adjective
- full of vivacity and spirit; lively
- characterized by movement and activity ⇒
an animated scene met her eye
- possessing life; animate
- moving or appearing to move as if alive ⇒
an animated display
- pertaining to cinematographic animation
Alternative Forms
ˈaniˌmatedly adverb
Synonyms
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lively,
spirited,
quick,
excited,
active,
vital,
dynamic,
enthusiastic,
passionate,
vivid,
vigorous,
energetic,
vibrant,
brisk,
buoyant,
ardent,
airy,
fervent,
zealous,
elated,
ebullient,
sparky,
sprightly,
vivacious,
gay,
alive and kicking,
full of beans,
zestful,
animate
Definitions
verb
(tr) - to give life to or cause to come alive
- to make lively; enliven
- to encourage or inspire
- to impart motion to; move to action or work
- to record on film or video tape so as to give movement to ⇒
an animated cartoon
adjective
- being alive or having life
- gay, spirited, or lively
Word Origin
C16: from Latin animāre to fill with breath, make alive, from anima breath, spirit
Synonyms
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enliven,
encourage,
excite,
urge,
inspire,
stir,
spark,
move,
fire,
spur,
stimulate,
revive,
activate,
rouse,
prod,
quicken,
incite,
instigate,
kick-start,
impel,
energize,
kindle,
embolden,
liven up,
breathe life into
invigorate,
gladden,
gee up,
vitalize,
vivify,
inspirit,
Usage examples
There ensued an animated conversation on deck, part in German, the balance of it in French.
Terman, Douglas, Cormorant (1994)Made by Konami, the system has a monitor showing an animated figure dancing to loud music.
New Scientist (1999)The availability of free merchandise for looting clearly animated some cheering Baghdadis more than the presence of U. S. troops.
Globe and Mail (2003)Jones worked on more than 300 animated films in a career that spanned more than 60 years.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Pavarotti gave an unusually moving and involved performance, concentrated, acting from within, with animated eyes.
Susie Gilbert and Jay Shir, A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)
