animation
/,æni'meiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- The state of being full of life, energy, or activity: "Animation" refers to the quality of being lively, spirited, and vigorous.
- The technique of creating moving images from sequences of still drawings or models: In film and media, "animation" is the process of making animated cartoons or films.
- The act of giving life or liveliness to something: "Animation" can mean the action of imparting vitality or vigor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The children's faces were full of animation as they opened their presents.
- She studied 3D animation at university.
- The speaker delivered his talk with great animation.
Advanced Usage
- "Suspended animation": A state in which life processes are slowed down or halted, often used in science fiction or theoretical biology.
- The astronaut was placed in suspended animation for the long journey.
Variants and Related Words
- Animate (verb): To give life or motion to; to make lively.
- A great teacher can animate a dull subject.
- Animated (adjective): Lively; full of spirit and energy.
- They had an animated discussion about politics.
- Animator (noun): A person who creates animations.
- He is the lead animator for the studio.
Synonyms
- Liveliness: The quality of being full of life and energy.
- Vitality: The state of being strong and active; energy.
- Exuberance: The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
Related Phrases
- With animation: In a lively and energetic manner.
- She spoke with animation about her travels.
Related Idioms
- To lend animation to: To make something more lively or interesting.
- His jokes lent animation to the otherwise formal dinner.
Noun
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general activity and motion
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the making of animated cartoons
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the activity of giving vitality and vigour to something
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quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
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the property of being able to survive and grow
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the vitality of a seed
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the condition of living or the state of being alive
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while there's life there's hope
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life depends on many chemical and physical processes
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