animation

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
2. (countable, uncountable) A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
3. (countable, uncountable) The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
4. (countable, uncountable) The condition of being animate or alive.
5. (countable, uncountable) conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category
6. (countable, uncountable) Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.

Synonyms

vitality

liveliness

vivacity

life

spiritedness

vivification

spirit

energy

invigoration

sprightliness

gusto

elan

agility

quickness

living

vividness

briskness

enthusiasm

vivaciousness

aliveness

brio

dash

💨

esprit

nimbleness

verve

vigor

vigour

activeness

essence

exuberance

flair

frame

friskiness

gayness

go

cartoon

gust of wind

heat

inspiration

bustle

jauntiness

knack

legs

buoyancy

life force

lilt

breeziness

breeze

luridness

mind

Translations

animation

animazione

animación

animação

animació

Animation

Lebhaftigkeit

animasyon

رسم متحرك

canlılık

ζωτικότητα

animatie

Leben

levendigheid

Pronounced as (IPA)

/æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

From Latin animatio, from animare, equivalent to animate + -ion.

Sentences

Note: All series were co-produced with Universal Animation Studios .