Added 7 October 2026 animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about animated at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having life or vigor or spirit. an animated and expressive face Made to appear to move as living creatures do. an animated cartoon Related Words: livelyspiritedvitalalivemovingenlivenedreanimatedrevivedvibrantvigorousmotivated Back to today's word