Definitions

busy

[biz-ee] / ˈbɪz i /

ADJECTIVE

engaged, at work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active unavailable working

STRONG

buried employed engaged engrossed hustling occupied overloaded persevering slaving snowed swamped

WEAK

already taken assiduous at it diligent having a full plate having enough on one's plate having fish to fry having many irons in the fire in a meeting in conference in someone else's possession in the field in the laboratory industrious on assignment on duty on the go tied-up up to one's ears with a customer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idle

STRONG

inactive unoccupied

WEAK

lazy quiet unbusy unemployed unengaged

ADJECTIVE

active, on the go

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bustling full hectic lively restless

STRONG

humming hustling popping tiring

WEAK

busy as a beaver energetic fussy strenuous tireless

Antonyms

WEAK

idle inactive lazy quiet unbusy unemployed unengaged

ADJECTIVE

nosy, impertinent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curious

STRONG

forward interfering meddling prying stirring

WEAK

butting in inquisitive intrusive meddlesome nebby obtrusive officious pushy snoopy troublesome

Antonyms

WEAK

idle inactive lazy quiet unbusy unemployed unengaged

Example Sentences

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China, by contrast, has been busy stockpiling critical minerals over the past decade.

From Barron's

It is set to be a busy year for Evans, with his new thriller series The Party also expected to air in 2026.

From BBC

Flames spread through a B-listed Victorian building neighbouring Scotland's busiest station after the fire began in a vape shop at about 15:45 on Sunday.

From BBC

And when troops return, artists are busy inking tributes to fallen comrades.

From Los Angeles Times

Dozens of train services have since been cancelled and National Rail said the station - which is Scotland's busiest - will be closed until further notice.

From BBC

busy

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