Animated
/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
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2 meanings1
Full of life, action, or spirit; lively.
/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Full of life and energy
Her animated storytelling captivated the audience.
💡 Simply: Lively and energetic.
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The debate became quite animated.
How It's Used
General
"The party was lively and animated."
Film
"The animated film was a visual masterpiece."
2
Relating to or made using animation techniques; brought to life using computer graphics or other techniques.
/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
Technology
Brought to life; made into a cartoon
The animated feature won several awards.
💡 Simply: Brought to life in a film or video.
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She studied animated film at university.
How It's Used
Film
"They watched an animated movie."
Tip:Think of animated cartoons – characters brought to life on screen.
From Latin *animatus*, past participle of *animare* "to give life, to animate", from *anima* "soul, life, breath".
The word's use in relation to animation developed significantly in the 20th century with the rise of cinema.
Memory tip
Think of an animation – it's full of movement and life.
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