busily

In constant motion

Busily means in a busy manner—actively engaged and occupied with tasks.

Someone working busily moves with purpose and industry: She busily typed away at her desk.

The word often suggests visible activity, hands in motion, attention focused: He busily arranged the flowers while guests arrived.

active

energetically

With much vigor

intently · absorbedly · industriously · vigorously · assiduously · zealously · tirelessly · animatedly · spiritedly · dynamically

bustling

hurriedly

In a rushed manner

frantically · breathlessly · feverishly · restlessly · turbulently · tumultuously · teemingly · vivaciously · agitatedly · excitedly

rushing

hurrying

Moving with urgent speed

racing · scrambling · hastening · rushing · sprinting · darting · zooming · whisking · flitting · bustling

methodical

meticulously

With extreme care

efficiently · conscientiously · carefully · painstakingly · precisely · rigorously · exactingly · orderly · fastidiously · scrupulously

Opposites
activity level

busilyidly

Without aim or effort

lazily · inactively · listlessly · lifelessly · passively

purposefulness

busilyidly

Without aim or effort

aimlessly · languidly · desultorily · leisurely · unhurriedly

energy and vigor

busilysleepily

In a tired manner

drowsily · wearily · lethargically · torpidly · languorously

Phrases
Family

business, businessman, businesslike, busiest, businesses, busies, businesswoman, businessperson, busier

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G