animatedly
2
4.3
- adverb
- /ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/
- Some revel in the music, some grope each other in quiet corners, while others chat animatedly, pretending not to notice.
- talk animatedly
Examples
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Yabril and Theresa are talking animatedly, seeming to grow more and more friendly.
Fiction book (1990) -
The women began to talk to each other quickly and animatedly.
Fiction book (2000) -
The two girls talked animatedly for another minute or so, and then started to walk away.
Blog text (6) -
In our phone conversation, Deen spoke animatedly about the huge missed opportunity that Measure B represents.
Blog text (15) -
A couple of young salesmen were out on the lot talking animatedly with prospective customers.
Fiction book (1990) -
I saw him in a group that was chatting animatedly in front of a movie theater, and I recognized him at once.
Fiction book (1996) -
Bob puts his arm around Leo as he gestures and talks more and more animatedly to his delighted family.
Fiction book (1991) -
A few rows farther back, Brigit Pierce whispered animatedly to the pensive girl sitting next to her.
Fiction book (1994) -
Marcel replies animatedly in the same tongue and goes to hunker beside her lounge chair.
Fiction book (1995) -
During the meeting, the team discussed the new project animatedly, exchanging ideas with enthusiasm.
Synonyms
36
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
27
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
20
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
6
3.0
In a lively and eager way
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
4.6
In a lively and energetic way
1
5.2
In a cheerful, positive, lively way
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
6.4
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
6.4
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
1
7.1
In a way that shows energy and makes things seem real
1
5.0
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
1
4.0
In a lively, energetic way with light jumps
1
6.6
In an excited, busy way full of lively talk
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Animatedly comes from animate, which comes from the Latin root anima meaning 'breath' or 'life' and the same root appears in animation, a word for lively pictures. So to speak animatedly is to speak 'full of life', lively and energetic.