animated — full of life, excitement, or activity; appearing to be alive or moving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of life, excitement, or activity; appearing to be alive or moving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 활기찬, 생동감 있는; 애니메이션의
Korean pronunciation: **애**니메이티드
Example Sentences
- My grandfather becomes surprisingly animated when talking about his fishing adventures.
- The animated emoji was dancing so enthusiastically that it made everyone laugh.
- Her face became animated with excitement when she heard about the surprise party.
animated
ADJECTIVE//ˈænɪmeɪtɪd//
full of life, excitement, or activity; appearing to be alive or moving
a group of children jumps rope with incredible energy and enthusiasm. Their faces beam with joy as they bounce up and down in perfect rhythm. The rope swings faster and faster as more children join in the game. Their movements become more spirited and lively with each jump. Other children nearby clap their hands and cheer excitedly from the sidelines. Teachers smile warmly while watching the energetic display of childhood fun. children full of life, excitement, and animated activity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'animatus', past participle of 'animare' meaning 'to give life to' or 'to fill with breath'. The root 'anima' means 'soul' or 'life', which explains why we use this word for bringing drawings to life in animation.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather becomes surprisingly animated when talking about his fishing adventures.”
“The animated emoji was dancing so enthusiastically that it made everyone laugh.”
“Her face became animated with excitement when she heard about the surprise party.”
“The animated movie about a talking pizza slice won three awards at the film festival.”
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