animation

[an-uh-mey-shuhn]

noun

1. animated quality; liveliness; vivacity; spirit.

   to talk with animation.

   Synonyms: sprightliness, exhilaration, ardor, enthusiasm, energy, vigor
   Antonyms: sluggishness

2. an act or instance of animating or enlivening.

3. the state or condition of being animated.

4. Graphic Arts

   1. a dynamic visual medium produced from static drawings, models, or objects posed in a series of incremental movements that are then rapidly sequenced to give the illusion of lifelike motion.

   2. the process of preparing such animation, as for films, cartoons, video games, etc.

   3. a product of such animation, as a film or cartoon.

animation

/ ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. liveliness; vivacity

2. the condition of being alive

3. 1. the techniques used in the production of animated cartoons

   2. a variant of animated cartoon

Other Word Forms

• interanimation noun
• nonanimation noun
• overanimation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of animation¹

1590–1600; 1910–15 animation for def. 4; (< Middle French ) < Latin animātiōn- (stem of animātiō a bestowing of life). See animate, -ion

Example Sentences

“The real strength is this combination of virtual reality, some live action and animation. When it’s done well, it stretches the imagination and tickles the funny bone.”

From Los Angeles Times

But when he grew up and became the “Today” weatherman instead, he had the idea to combine his love of weather with his love of animation into a children’s TV series.

From Los Angeles Times

He worked as president of the animation studio for several years, overseeing nearly two dozen films and simultaneously leading Disney Theatrical Group.

From Los Angeles Times

And because I cover film music for a living, I was able to interview Bryant — along with Williams and Disney animation legend Glen Keane — for The Times in the spring of 2017.

From Los Angeles Times

Many have praised it for its eye-catching animation and its depiction of both traditional and modern Korean culture.

From BBC