animatedly

In spirited fashion

In an animated manner—with lively energy, enthusiasm, or expressive gestures.

Someone speaking animatedly uses emphatic hand movements, varied facial expressions, and energetic vocal delivery: They were talking animatedly about the election results.

The word describes outward displays of engagement or excitement.

energetic

lively

Animated and energetic

exuberantly · dynamically · enthusiastically · bouncily · perkily · zestfully · effervescently · buoyantly · sprightly · ebulliently

expressive

gesturing

Moving limbs expressively

vividly · expressively · emphatically · flamboyantly · articulately · communicatively · emotively · illustratively · pantomiming · hand-waving

conversational

chattily

In talkative manner

garrulously · talkatively · breathlessly · rapidly · effusively · gushingly · passionately · fervently · ardently · intensely

Opposites
energy and liveliness

animatedlylistlessly

Without energy or interest

lethargically · lifelessly · sluggishly · inertly · torpidly

enthusiasm and engagement

animatedlyflatly

Without expression or qualification

dully · halfheartedly · apathetically · indifferently · unenthusiastically

expressiveness and affect

animatedlyflatly

Without expression or qualification

dully · monotonously · tonelessly · lifelessly · expressionlessly

Phrases
Family

animated, unanimated

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G