animatedan‧i‧ma‧ted /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/ adjective 
The performance was followed by an animated discussion.2animated cartoon/film/feature etc a film or programme that shows pictures, clay models etc that seem to be really moving: an animated Disney film—animatedly adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- As he talked about her, his face became animated.
- As the evening went on she became quite animated, talking and laughing with the other girls.
- Mike tends to be more animated in the presence of women.
- Peter was engaged in an animated conversation at the bar.
- Stephan's animated eyes widened at the mention of Patricia.
- The two Americans were having an animated discussion about basketball.
- Although the music was animated, only the arms moved.
- Broadly speaking, constructing an animated movie, such as Tom and Jerry, can be broken into three main procedures.
- Hilda seemed to be getting more animated as her own bafflement and distress increased.
- Warner Brothers has bought the rights to the animated Oscar winner.
- Yet in the 1870s, Batty Green was the centre of animated activity.
Longman Language Activatorhappy and energetic
cheerful and active: · She was a lively and adventurous girl - not one for a quiet life.· As a speaker, he was articulate, lively, and funny.
a woman or girl who is vivacious has a lot of energy and a happy and attractive manner: · Laura was an all-American type -- cute, blonde, vivacious.· He married a vivacious girl called Sarah who he met at university.
full of interest and energy, especially when talking to someone: · Mike tends to be more animated in the presence of women.become animated: · As the evening went on she became quite animated, talking and laughing with the other girls.
to feel happy and lively, and to show this by the way you behave: · Stephen was a normal boy of seven, full of life and fun.· Before the accident he had been a cheerful, confident man, full of life.
informal to feel happy, energetic, and eager, and to show this by the way you behave: · I wish I was one of those people who are full of beans first thing in the morning.· You'd never think she'd been ill -- she came bouncing in this morning, full of beans.
to feel full of energy, happy, and free: · After the divorce she felt really alive for the first time in her life.· I only feel truly alive when I'm outside, in the open air.
energetic activities, behaviour etc involving a lot of physical activity: · Pete was lying on his bed, resting after an energetic game of tennis.· I don't feel like doing anything very energetic this evening. I've had a tiring day.
using a lot of energy and strength: · Next there was a vigorous Russian dance, with plenty of stamping of feet and clapping.vigorous exercise: · According to a recent survey, a quarter of people over twelve get no vigorous exercise at all.
: tireless efforts/work etc work that always involves the same high level of effort: · The prisoners were finally released, thanks to the tireless efforts of their families and friends.
full of quick, energetic movement and therefore exciting or enjoyable: · A group of children entertained us with a lively dance called a tarantella.· Any question about taxation is likely to produce a lively debate in parliament.
full of excitement and strong feelings - use this especially about conversations: animated conversation/discussion etc: · The two Americans were having an animated discussion about basketball.· Peter was engaged in an animated conversation at the bar.
a face that shows a lot of feeling showing very clearly what a person thinks or feels: · She is a wonderful actress, with striking, expressive features.· He would use his expressive face to bring the stories to life.
showing a lot of lively interest or excitement: · As he talked about her, his face became animated.· Stephan's animated eyes widened at the mention of Patricia.
British a mobile face is one that can change its expression quickly in a way that is attractive: · She has an extraordinarily mobile face and an infectiously comic manner.
types of film a film that is intended to make you feel frightened, for example one in which people get attacked by strange creatures, or in which dead people come to life
informal a film that is intended to make you feel frightened, in which people are suddenly violently attacked and killed
a film that is intended to make you laugh and usually has a happy ending
a film about life in the future, often with people or creatures who live in other parts of the universe
a film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime
a film about cowboys and life in the 19th century in the American West
a film about people fighting a war
a film that has a lot of exciting events in it, for example people fighting or chasing each other in cars
a film about people who are on a long journey in a car, and the adventures they have while they are travelling
a film that is intended to make you laugh, about two people who meet and have a romantic relationship
a film made using photographs of models or drawings, which are put together to look as if they are moving
a long film in which a lot of things happen, for example one about a period in history or the whole of someone's life
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The performance was followed by an animated discussion.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
The performance was followed by an animated discussion.· And when that didn't work, he had an animated discussion with team manager Maurizio Mancini before stamping off.· One tapestry, for instance, shows an Elf and a Dwarf in animated discussion.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1showing a lot of interest and energyanimated discussion/conversation- All the energy and excitement in this live-action remake of the much-loved Disney animated film went into merchandizing and marketing.
- Application Discuss animated cartoons with your students.
- Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
- Give them the following information: Every time you see an animated cartoon you are seeing a series of pictures.
- The two animated films are the No. 1 and No. 2 top-selling movie videos of all time.
- There is a large selection of animated cartoons produced for children.
The performance was followed by an animated discussion.2animated cartoon/film/feature etc a film or programme that shows pictures, clay models etc that seem to be really moving: an animated Disney film—animatedly adverb