NYT Dictionary

ANIMATING

/ˌænʌmˈeɪtɪŋɡ/

AdjectiveVerban-i-MAT-ingan-i-mat-ing · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

Enlivening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inspireanimateinvigorateenliven exaltanimizeanimiselivenrecreatereanimate

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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