an·i·mat·ed 
/ˈænəˌmeɪtəd/ adjective
/ˈænəˌmeɪtəd/ adjective 1 [more animated; most animated] : full of life and energy
▪ He became more animated [=excited, lively] as he described the project. ▪ She gave an animated description of the project. ▪ After dinner, the discussion got more animated. 2 : produced by the creation of a series of drawings, pictures, etc., that are shown quickly one after another : produced through the process of animation
▪ an animated film/cartoon ▪ Many movies for kids are animated rather than live-action. ▪ animated characters
▪ He became more animated [=excited, lively] as he described the project. ▪ She gave an animated description of the project. ▪ After dinner, the discussion got more animated.
▪ an animated film/cartoon ▪ Many movies for kids are animated rather than live-action. ▪ animated characters
— an·i·mat·ed·ly adverb
▪ She spoke animatedly about her son's soccer game.
▪ She spoke animatedly about her son's soccer game.
