animated
Pronunciation: [ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd]
Word
Context: "media"
(adjective) when something is full of life and energy, usually referring to cartoons or movies that use drawings or computer graphics to tell a story. Animated things move and have characters that can speak and act, almost like real people.
Example
The animated movie made everyone laugh and feel excited.
Example
The documentary was not animated; it had no drawings or lively characters.
Example
Have you seen any animated films that you really enjoyed?
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) when a person is very lively and shows a lot of enthusiasm. If someone is animated, they talk and move in a joyful way and seem really excited about what they're saying or doing.
Example
She was very animated when she told us about her trip to the zoo.
Example
He seemed bored and was not very animated while watching the movie.
Example
Why was he so animated during the conversation?
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