Animation — Defs

01 n. The act of animating, or giving life or spirit; the state of being animate or alive.

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.

Phrases & compounds

Suspended animation — temporary suspension of the vital functions, as in persons nearly drowned.