animatedly
gb/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/ us/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
C1
Inglês
élénken
C1
1
élénken
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] speaks/talks/chats/discusses [something] animatedly
They stood by the doorway, talking animatedly about the concert.
Az ajtóban álltak, és élénken beszélgettek a koncertről.
She explained the plan animatedly, waving her hands as she spoke.
Élénken magyarázta a tervet, és közben a kezével hadonászott.
The two colleagues discussed the new proposal animatedly over lunch.
Exemplos para estudantes
He talked animatedly about his trip.
Élénken beszélt az utazásáról.
We discussed the idea animatedly.
Élénken megvitattuk az ötletet.
Erro comum:
Don’t use it to mean “as a cartoon”; for that, English usually uses “animated” (e.g., an animated film).
Significado
in a lively, excited way
Colocações
talk animatedly
|speak animatedly
|chat animatedly
|discuss animatedly
|argue animatedly
|debate animatedly
|converse animatedly
|explain animatedly
|tell someone animatedly
|respond animatedly
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|social
Definição
In an excited and energetic way.
In a lively, energetic way that shows interest, excitement, or strong feeling, especially when speaking or interacting.
C1
2
élénken
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] gestures/smiles/nods/reacts [in some way] animatedly
He nodded animatedly as she described the idea.
Élénken bólogatott az ötlet ismertetése közben.
The children pointed animatedly at the parade floats.
A gyerekek élénken mutogattak a díszkocsikra.
Her face lit up, and she smiled animatedly when she heard the news.
Exemplos para estudantes
She nodded animatedly.
Élénken bólogatott.
The kids waved animatedly.
A gyerekek élénken integettek.
Erro comum:
Avoid pairing it with verbs that already strongly imply extreme excitement unless you want emphasis (e.g., “screamed animatedly” sounds odd).
Significado
with animated facial expressions
Colocações
gesture animatedly
|wave animatedly
|nod animatedly
|react animatedly
|smile animatedly
|point animatedly
|shrug animatedly
|move animatedly
|look animatedly
|turn animatedly
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
blankly (With little or no expression.)
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impassively (Without showing emotion.)
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slowly (Without quick, lively movement.)
Temas
body_language
|emotions
|communication
Definição
With a lot of expression and movement.
With noticeable, lively movement or facial expression that shows strong interest or emotion.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
animatedly
AFI
GB/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
US/ˈænɪmˌeɪtdli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
an - im - atedly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: animatedly
- Plural: animatedlies
Família de palavras
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