Ăn'i-mā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. animatio, from animare.] 1. The act of animating, or the state of being animated. “The animation of the . . . 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; as, he recited the story with great animation. Syn.—Liveliness; vivacity; spirit; buoyancy; airiness; sprightliness; promptitude. See LIVELINESS.