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Webster 1913 Edition
Animation
Anˊi-ma′tion
,Noun.
[L.
animatio
, fr. animare
.] 1.
The act of animating, or giving life or spirit; the state of being animate or alive.
The
animation
of the same soul quickening the whole frame. Bp. Hall.
Perhaps an inanimate thing supplies me, while I am speaking, with whatever I possess of
animation
. Landor.
2.
The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness;
as, he recited the story with great
. animation
Suspended animation
, temporary suspension of the vital functions, as in persons nearly drowned.
Syn. – Liveliness; vivacity; spirit; buoyancy; airiness; sprightliness; promptitude; enthusiasm; ardor; earnestness; energy. See
Liveliness
. Webster 1828 Edition
Animation
ANIMA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of infusing life; the state of being animated.2.
The state of being lively, brisk or full of spirit and vigor; as, he recited the story with great animation.