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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The same logic applies to animation merchandise and trendy toys.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

In May, two additional workshops will be hosted, where a professor at Cal State Long Beach will teach an animation class.

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

Patti normally had a busy, chatty way about her, but today she sounded low and her voice didn’t have its usual animation.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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