noun The act of animating, or giving life or spirit.
noun A sequence of still drawings or inanimate objects displayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement in motion pictures or computer graphics; the object (film, computer game, etc.) produced
noun The state of being lively, brisk, or full of spirit and vigor; vivacity; spiritedness
He recited the story with great animation.
noun The condition of being animate (alive or supernaturally seeming alive).
noun conversion from the inanimate to animate grammatical category
noun Activities offered by a holiday resort encompassing activities that include movement, joy, leisure and spectacle, such as games, sports, shows, events, etc.