animated
UK: ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd | US: ˈæn.ə.meɪ.t̬ɪd
adj. full of life, energy, or excitement
adj. (of images or film) made to appear as if moving
v. past tense of "animate" (to give life or motion to something)
The word "animated" traces back to the Latin animatus (past participle of animare, meaning "to give life or spirit"), derived from anima (soul, breath). The morpheme "anim" (life/spirit) appears in many English words (e.g., "animal," "animation"). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, originally denoting a state of being "filled with life." Over time, "animated" expanded to describe lively expressions (e.g., an animated conversation) and later, motion in art (e.g., animated films).
Her animated gestures made the story come alive.
The children were animated with excitement during the party.
Disney is famous for its animated classics like The Lion King.
He delivered an animated speech that captivated the audience.
The professor’s animated teaching style kept students engaged.