Definitions

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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A previously announced new Doctor Who animation series for CBeebies remains in production.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But beyond the animation itself, the writing was always truthful.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But reports suggest that the iPhone’s Dynamic Island will have a permanently accessible Siri animation, and that users will be able to swipe down to access a Search or Ask interface.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

He’s no hack: Knight’s debut film, “Kubo and the Two Strings,” was nominated for an Academy Award for animation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Turn his body into real life stop-motion animation.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds

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Academy Awards, List 3

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