/ ˈænɪmeɪtɪd; NAmE / adjective
1.
full of interest and energy
SYN lively :
an animated discussion / conversation
Her face suddenly became animated.
2.
( of pictures, drawings, etc. in a film ) made to look as if they are moving :
animated cartoons / graphics / models
► ani·mated·ly adverb :
People were talking animatedly.