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- pronunciation:
- ae
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meI
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- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or result of animating or causing to be lively.
The child shook the toy globe and watched with delight the animation of the tiny white flakes floating inside like snow.- synonyms:
- life, liveliness, stimulus
- similar words:
- animus, encouragement, inspiration
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| definition 2: |
the condition or quality of being animated; liveliness; vivacity.
The animation of the storyteller brought life and excitement to the story.- synonyms:
- sparkle, vibrancy, vivacity
- antonyms:
- torpor
- similar words:
- élan, life, verve, vim, zest
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| definition 3: |
the making of animated cartoons.
Some film production studios specialize in animation. |
| definition 4: |
an animated cartoon.
The movie of Snow White was an early full-length animation. |
| related words: |
activity, alacrity, bounce, buoyancy, energy, exuberance, vigor, vitality, zip |
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