astir

Out of bed

Astir means in motion or active, especially after a period of rest.

It often describes the state of being awake and moving about: The household was astir by dawn.

The word can also suggest excitement or commotion: The town was astir with rumors.

Literary and somewhat old-fashioned.

awake

roused

Stirred from slumber

risen · alert · conscious · aroused · vigilant · aware · attentive · revived · sleepless · insomniac

bustling

buzzing

Low vibrating hum

thriving · busy · lively · vibrant · abuzz · alive · hopping · active · energetic · brisk

restless

fidgety

Nervously unable to settle

  • antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
  • uneasyTroubled, not calm
  • agitatedEmotionally disturbed, restless

unsettled · restive · twitchy · jittery · squirmy · troubled · disquieted · disturbed · on edge · impatient

Opposites
wakefulness and activity

astirasleep

In a state of rest

abed · sleeping · slumbering · resting · unconscious

bustle and commotion

astirstill

Unmoving, or continuing

quiet · motionless · calm · dormant · inactive

Family

stir, stirring, stirred, stirs, stirrup, stirrer, restirred

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