an´i|mat´ing|ly

an´i|mat´ing|ly
an|i|mat|ing «AN uh MAY tihng», adjective.
1. giving life.
2. rendering lifelike.
3. inspiring; enlivening: »

The talk was incessant and animating (John Tyndall).

an´i|mat´ing|ly, adverb.

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