Definitions

busily

[biz-uh-lee] / ˈbɪz ə li /

ADVERB

actively; intently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardently assiduously carefully diligently eagerly earnestly energetically enthusiastically hastily hurriedly laboriously nimbly painstakingly purposefully restlessly vigorously

WEAK

agilely animatedly arduously briskly expeditiously fervently indefatigably industriously like all get out like the devil like the dickens perseveringly persistently seriously speedily spiritedly strenuously studiously unremittingly unweariedly vigilantly vivaciously zealously

Antonyms

WEAK

idly inactively quietly

Example Sentences

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Freed from doomscrolling, she's busily cooking up new music.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

To a great extent, the restaurant world is in line with the retail world, which has also been busily exploring ways to connect with consumers via AI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

There is an additional complication with both Alphabet and Amazon that both companies are also busily promoting their in-house AI chips which compete with Nvidia’s hardware.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The guides supporting the agreement have launched a re-vote for Dec. 15-17, and both sides have spent recent weeks busily lobbying guides perceived as uncommitted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

The boys sealed their agreement with a glance and fell busily to work.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

busily

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