animated
Translation
lively, full of life, cartoon
Examples
She gave an animated description of her trip.
She gave an animated description of her trip.
My kids love watching animated movies.
My kids love watching animated movies.
Grammar Patterns
an animated ((noun)) a lively (noun) She gave an animated description of her trip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lively, spirited, vivacious; Antonyms: dull, listless, inanimate
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'animate', meaning 'endowed with life'.
Memory Tips
An 'animated' movie is made of pictures that have been 'given life' to move. An 'animated' person is similarly full of life.