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Lively computer graphics may be (8)

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animated

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'lively' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for animated that I've seen before include "Interesting and lively - as a cartoon film is" , "in cartoon form" , "'Lively, quick (8)'" , "Full of excitement, lively" , "Enlivened (like a cartoon film)" .)

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