animated
English meaning: Animated
Definition
To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.
Example
“If we animate the model, we can see the complexity of the action.”
Another example: “The debate grew animated as both sides defended their views.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Common in two senses: the film/graphics sense (cartoons, computer animation) and the descriptive adjective sense meaning lively or full of energy ('an animated discussion'). Both are neutral and widely used.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'animatus', past participle of 'animare' (to give life to), from 'anima' (breath, soul), entering English in the 16th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- dull
- lifeless
- listless
Related Words
Common Collocations
- animated film
- animated series
- animated discussion
- animated conversation
- computer-animated
Word Forms
animate (v); animates; animated; animating; animation (n); animated (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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