animatedly
gb/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/ us/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a lively, excited way
In an excited and energetic way.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] speaks/talks/chats/discusses [something] animatedly
Error frecuente:
Don’t use it to mean “as a cartoon”; for that, English usually uses “animated” (e.g., an animated film).
Sinónimos
enthusiastically (Focuses on eager interest rather than visible liveliness.)
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excitedly (Stronger sense of heightened emotion.)
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lively (Emphasizes energy and spirit, often in conversation.)
Antónimos
quietly (Without much energy, volume, or display of feeling.)
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listlessly (Showing little interest or energy.)
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calmly (Without excitement or strong outward emotion.)
Colocaciones
talk animatedly
|speak animatedly
|chat animatedly
|discuss animatedly
|argue animatedly
|debate animatedly
|converse animatedly
|explain animatedly
|tell someone animatedly
|respond animatedly
Temas
communication
|emotions
|social
Ejemplos
- They stood by the doorway, talking animatedly about the concert.
- She explained the plan animatedly, waving her hands as she spoke.
- The two colleagues discussed the new proposal animatedly over lunch.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He talked animatedly about his trip.
- We discussed the idea animatedly.
adverb
C1
property
2
with animated facial expressions
With a lot of expression and movement.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] gestures/smiles/nods/reacts [in some way] animatedly
Error frecuente:
Avoid pairing it with verbs that already strongly imply extreme excitement unless you want emphasis (e.g., “screamed animatedly” sounds odd).
Sinónimos
expressively (Highlights clear expression, not necessarily high energy.)
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vivaciously (Suggests a charming, upbeat liveliness (slightly more literary).)
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energetically (Focuses on physical energy more than emotional expression.)
Antónimos
blankly (With little or no expression.)
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impassively (Without showing emotion.)
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slowly (Without quick, lively movement.)
Colocaciones
gesture animatedly
|wave animatedly
|nod animatedly
|react animatedly
|smile animatedly
|point animatedly
|shrug animatedly
|move animatedly
|look animatedly
|turn animatedly
Temas
body_language
|emotions
|communication
Ejemplos
- He nodded animatedly as she described the idea.
- The children pointed animatedly at the parade floats.
- Her face lit up, and she smiled animatedly when she heard the news.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She nodded animatedly.
- The kids waved animatedly.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
animatedly
AFI
GB/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
US/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
Sílabas y acento
an - im - atedly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: animatedly
- Plural: animatedlies
Familia de palabras
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