Full of interest or excitement (8)

I believe the answer is:

animated

(Other definitions for animated that I've seen before include "Diamante (anag)" , "in cartoon form" , "Fired" , "Mandate I confer on the lively" , "Enlivened (like a cartoon film)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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