animated
/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/adjective
Lively and full of energy, especially in the way someone talks or moves.
Example sentences
- “The friends had an animated discussion about the game.”
- “She becomes animated whenever she talks about horses.”
- “His face was animated with excitement as he opened the box.”
An animated discussion is lively and energetic. 'Animated film' is the other common use, meaning a cartoon.