animated
word · lemma: animate
Definition
Describes something full of life, energy, or excitement; also refers to films or images created from drawings or computer graphics (like cartoons).
Usage & Nuances
Can describe people (energetic, expressive) or things (lively discussion, 'animated movie'). In film, 'animated' always means made with drawings or CGI. Don't confuse 'animated' (with energy) with 'excited' (emotionally thrilled).
Spanish: animado - animado (película) - con energíaPortuguese (BR): animado - animado (filme) - cheio de energiaPortuguese (PT): animado - animado (filme) - cheio de energiaChinese (Simplified): 动画的 - 生气勃勃的Chinese (Traditional): 動畫的 - 生氣勃勃的Hindi: जीवंत - एनिमेटेड (फिल्म) - जोशपूर्णArabic: متحرك (فيلم) - مفعم بالحيويةBengali: উজ্জীবিত - প্রাণবন্ত - অ্যানিমেটেড (কার্টুন বা CGI)Russian: оживлённый - анимационный (мультфильм)Japanese: 生き生きとした - アニメーション（アニメ・CG）Vietnamese: sôi động - hoạt hình (phim hoạt hình)Korean: 활기찬 - 애니메이션(영화, 만화영화)Turkish: canlı - animasyon (film, çizgi film)Urdu: پرجوش - متحرک (کارٹون یا کمپیوٹر گرافکس)Indonesian: bersemangat - animasi (film, gambar bergerak)
Example Sentences
I love watching animated movies.
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The teacher gave an animated lesson today.
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Her face became really animated when she talked about her travels.
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The meeting got a lot more animated after lunch.
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Pixar is famous for its animated films.
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She had an animated conversation with her friend.
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