animation

noun
UK: /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/
US: /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/

  1. The technique of making static images appear to move.

    1. My kids love watching animation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The animation in that movie was truly groundbreaking and innovative. [ ] [ ]

  2. A film or TV program made using animation techniques.

    1. She works in animation now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The studio specializes in producing high-quality 3D animation for various clients. [ ] [ ]

  3. The state of being lively or full of energy.

    1. His face lit up with animation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her performance lacked the usual animation that made her so captivating. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cartoon vitality vivacity
animation transitive-verb

  1. To give the appearance of movement to something.

    1. They animate cartoons. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software can animate complex scientific data for easier understanding. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make someone or something more lively or excited.

    1. The music animated the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The discussion animated him, and he spoke with renewed passion. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "animation" in English means: The technique of making static images appear to move., A film or TV program made using animation techniques., The state of being lively or full of energy..

The phonetic transcription of "animation" is /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "animation": cartoon, vitality, vivacity.

Example usage of "animation": "My kids love watching animation.". More examples on the page.