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animated

[/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/]
adjective
animado
1. full of energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
She gave an animated speech about climate change.
Ela fez um discurso animado sobre mudanças climáticas.
2. produced by or relating to animation; made using animated film techniques
The children watched an animated movie on Saturday.
As crianças assistiram a um filme animado no sábado.
3. alive or having the qualities of life (archaic/literary)
The artist created an animated figure in marble.
O artista criou uma figura animada em mármore.
NYC Slang
hyped, lit, or amped (when describing someone full of energy)
Synonyms
livelyspiritedenergeticvibrantenthusiastic
Antonyms
lifelessdullinanimateinactivesluggish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
animado
common usage for both energetic and animation-related contexts
Portugal
animado
identical usage; may also use 'cheio de vida' for lively emphasis
General
vivo
alternative when emphasizing liveliness or energy

Related Idioms & Phrases

animated discussion
animated character
animated conversation
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