Main Entry: an·i·mat·ed

Pronunciation: \-ˌmā-təd\

Function: adjective

Date: 1534

1 a : endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive b : full of movement and activity <an animated crowd> c : full of vigor and spirit : lively <an animated discussion>
2 : having the appearance of something alive <an unusually animated piece of sculpture>
3 : made in the form of an animated cartoon <an animated film>

synonyms see lively

— an·i·mat·ed·ly adverb