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an·i·mat·ed

animated

 
pronunciation:
ae n meI td
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: An animated movie or TV show is made up of figures and objects that are drawn by people or a computer but look as if they are moving.
Children have always liked animated movies, but they are also very popular with adults now.
definition 2: When something is animated, it is full of energy and movement.
She has an animated way of talking that makes people want to listen to her.
synonyms:
lively
antonyms:
depressed
similar words:
alive, excited, hearty, vital
derivation: animatedly (adv.)