animal, n. [being], [creature]; [brute], [beast]. Associated words: zoölogy, zoölogist, zoögraphy, zoöpathology, zoölatry, zoöphilist, zoöphily, zoötomy, zoiatrics, zoölogical, zoo, warren, taxidermy, taxidermist, [veterinarian], veterinarianism, menagerie, [pound], animalism, animalize, animalization.
animals, n. pl. (of an area or epoch) fauna.
animals, n. pl. (invisible or nearly so) animalcules.
animals, n. pl. vermin (noxious little animals).
animal spirits. health and [energy], frolicsomeness, sportiveness, vivacity, [life].
animate, v. vitalize, vivify, [quicken], inspirit, [stimulate], [rouse].
animated, a. [lively], [spirited], [vigorous], vivacious, [gay], [brisk].
animation, n. vitalization, spiritedness, vivacity, [life], [gayety], buoyancy.