animated

[ an-uh-mey-tid ]

adjective

1. full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous:

   an animated debate on the death penalty.

2. made or equipped to move or give the appearance of moving in an animallike fashion:

   animated puppets.

3. containing representations of animals or mechanical objects that appear to move as real ones do:

   an animated window display.

animated

/ ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. full of vivacity and spirit; lively
2. characterized by movement and activity

   an animated scene met her eye

3. possessing life; animate
4. moving or appearing to move as if alive

   an animated display

5. pertaining to cinematographic animation

Derived Forms

• ˈaniˌmatedly, adverb

Other Words From

• ani·mated·ly adverb
• non·ani·mated adjective
• over·ani·mated adjective
• over·ani·mated·ly adverb
• semi·ani·mated adjective
• un·ani·mated adjective
• un·ani·mated·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of animated¹

First recorded in 1525–35; animate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Numerous animated shows in various stages of development have been scrapped and even removed from streaming platforms as companies try to cut costs.

From Los Angeles Times

In its earliest stages, “Jentry” was conceived as more like an animated family comedy, Wu explains.

From Los Angeles Times

Disney produced the seven top-grossing Hollywood musicals, a group that includes photorealistic remakes of past animated hits and a sequel to “Frozen.”

From Los Angeles Times

By comparison, the 1994 animated original grossed $981.7 million; adjusted for inflation, that tally climbs to $2.1 billion, surpassing the remake.

From Los Angeles Times

For me to be the most animated person in a photograph is a real upset.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• energetic
• spirited
• vivid