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animated

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/
verb
  1. To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

    "If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action."

  2. To give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.

Synonymsenliven, vitalise
adjective
  1. Full of life or spirit; lively; vigorous; spritely.

    "an animated discussion"

  2. Endowed with life.

  3. Composed of inanimate objects or drawings that appear to move thought the use of computer graphics or stop-action filming.

    "an animated film"

Synonymsclaymated, animate, living, brisk, dynamic, peppy

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