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

Yoakam was particularly animated about one of his favorite bands, the Byrds.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many TV shows aimed at the under 10 demographic, “Carl” features adorable animated animals who work together to solve problems and learn valuable life lessons.

From Los Angeles Times

Piece By Piece, the new documentary about musician Pharrell Williams, is unusual in many respects - not least because it is entirely animated with Lego.

From BBC

Other retailers have gone with famous animated characters.

From BBC

They've been a toy staple in households across the country and inspired the animated series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," which became a pop culture phenomenon and inspired male fans known as "bronies."

From Salon

Related Words

• energetic
• spirited
• vivid