Animately

/ˈænɪmətli/ adverb

In a manner showing animation or life; with liveliness or spirit (archaic or poetic form).

From animate + -ly, an older formation where the adverb is derived directly from the adjective form. This represents an earlier stage of English adverb formation before 'animatedly' became standardized.

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