animated
ˈæn.ɪˌmeɪ.tɪd
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Definition of animated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
livelyfull of energy and enthusiasm
  • She gave an animated performance on stage.
lively spirited
2.
cartoonsTECH.made using a sequence of drawings or computer graphicsTECH.
  • They watched an animated film about talking animals..
animation cartoon
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Expressions with animated

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film using drawn images for movement
We watched an animated cartoon at the cinema.
lively and expressive look or gesture
Her animated expression showed her excitement.
animated image used to express emotions
He replied with an animated GIF to show his excitement.
full-length movie created mainly using animation instead of live actors
The studio released an animated feature that became a worldwide hit.
oat grain depicted with human-like features or movements in animation
The animated oat danced across the screen in the children's show..
short film created with drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation techniques
The studio released an animated short before the main feature.

Origin of animated

Latin, animatus (filled with breath)

Terms with animated included in their meaning

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entertainment
animated film with drawn characters
Japanese work
animated work from Japan, regardless of style
animation
fictional persona in animated media
behavior
become lively or animated
film production
process of making cartoons or animated films
global animation
animated work from any country, similar to Japanese style
joyful feeling
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated
zombies
corpses animated by supernatural forces

Examples of animated in a sentence

  • The animated discussion lasted for hours.
  • She loves watching animated series on weekends.
  • The animated characters were brought to life with stunning visuals.

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  1. French:animé, d'animation, ...
  2. German:lebhaft, animiert, ...
  3. Italian:animato, a cartoni animati, ...
  4. Spanish:animado, de dibujos animados, ...
  5. Portuguese:animado, ...
  6. Chinese:生动的, 动画的, ...
  7. Japanese:活気のある, アニメーション, ...
  8. Arabic:حَيَوِي, متحرِّك, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִמְרָץ, מוּנפָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:оживленный, мультипликационный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жвавий, анімаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:जीवंत, एनिमेटेड, ...
animate
ˈænɪmət

Definition of animate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
motionmake something appear to move
  • They animated the cartoon characters for the film.
enliven
2.
emotionmake someone or something lively
  • Her presence animated the dull party.
energize enliven invigorate
3.
inspirationinspire or encourage someone
  • His words animated the team to victory.
encourage inspire motivate

Adjective

1.
lifebeing alive or having life
  • The forest was full of animate creatures.
alive living vital
2.
energydynamic and energetic
  • Her animate personality made her popular.
energetic lively spirited
3.
linguisticsTECH.having a referent considered aliveTECH.
  • In grammar, 'dog' is an animate noun.
biological living sentient
4.
motionDatedpossessing the quality or ability of motionDated
  • The animate objects moved across the screen.
mobile motile moving
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Expressions with animate

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living creature with life
A dog is an animate being.
living or once living entity
The forest is full of animate things.

Origin of animate

Latin, animare (give life to)

Examples of animate in a sentence

  • He learned to animate figures for video games.
  • The music animated the crowd at the concert.
  • His speech animated the team before the match.
  • The coach's pep talk animated the players before the match.
  • Her enthusiasm animated the entire group to participate.
  • The animate beings roamed freely in the sanctuary.

View all translations of animate

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  1. French:animer, animé, ...
  2. German:animieren, lebendig, ...
  3. Italian:animare, animato, ...
  4. Spanish:animar, animado, ...
  5. Portuguese:animar, vivo, ...
  6. Chinese:绘制, 有生命的, ...
  7. Japanese:動かす, 生きている, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرَّكَ, حَي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַנְפִּישׁ, חַי, ...
  10. Russian:анимировать, живой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анімувати, живий, ...
  12. Hindi:चलायमान करना, सजीव, ...
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