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animation

[an-uh-mey-shuhn] / ˌæn əˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
liveliness; activity
Synonyms
STRONG
action ardor bounce brio briskness buoyancy dash dynamism ebullience elation energy enthusiasm esprit excitement exhilaration fervor gaiety life oomph passion pep sparkle spirit sprightliness verve vibrancy vigor vim vitality vivacity zeal zest zing zip
WEAK
high spirits élan
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy calm calmness coldness coolness depression discouragement dullness enervation idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy lifelessness sadness unhappiness

Example Sentences

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"This is a sensational opening for the second episode in an animation series," said analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The festival, which took place March 27 and 28, featured over 40 short films, animation and experimental works.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

However, critics online say animation like that of Fruit Love Island has "no soul" and is not worth the potential negative impacts AI could have on the world.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

OpenAI also appears to be winding down ChatGPT’s video functionality and taking all its animation APIs offline.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Then I watched his expression change, and he began talking with more animation and excitement than I'd ever heard from him.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.