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buzzing

ADJECTIVE

humming

Synonyms

STRONG

brisk bustling busy hopping

Antonyms

STRONG

inactive

ADJECTIVE

lively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated bright buoyant bustling cheerful enjoyable entertaining festive frisky nimble peppy provocative refreshing spirited stimulating vigorous

WEAK

agile alert animate astir blithe blithesome bouncy brisk chipper chirpy complex dashing driving effervescent enterprising frolicsome full of pep gay go-go happy hyper industrious involved jocund jumping keen merry perky pert quick rousing snappy sparkling sprightly spry stirring vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic depressed down dull gloomy heavy inactive lethargic sad somber unhappy unpleasant

WEAK

dispirited lifeless sleepy

ADJECTIVE

rousing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bouncy chirpy enthusiastic lively spirited zippy

STRONG

active alert animated brisk bustling busy dashing jumping refreshing stimulating

WEAK

astir bright buoyant energetic frisky full of pep hyper industrious peppy perky snappy spry vigorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dispirited lethargic

STRONG

idle inactive lazy quiet sluggish

ADJECTIVE

whispering

Synonyms

STRONG

humming rustling

WEAK

susurrant

Antonyms

WEAK

howling screaming shouting yelling

NOUN

murmur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buzz hum muttering rumble whisper

STRONG

babble drone grumble humming mumble murmuration mutter purr rumor susurration undertone whispering

Antonyms

STRONG

quiet

NOUN

susurration

Synonyms

STRONG

babble buzz drone grumble hum humming mumble murmuration mutter muttering purr rumble rumor sigh susurrus undertone whisper whispering

WEAK

sough

Antonyms

STRONG

quiet

NOUN

susurrus

Synonyms

STRONG

babble buzz drone grumble hum humming mumble murmuration mutter muttering purr rumble rumor sigh susurration undertone whisper whispering

WEAK

sough

Antonyms

STRONG

quiet

NOUN

whirring

Synonyms

STRONG

hissing humming whir

Example Sentences

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Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of people worldwide.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Jackie said if Georgie knew what a difference she had made to Kim, "she would be buzzing".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Touring Europe keeps their fans buzzing, boosts their brand street credentials, and lines their pockets with sponsorships and merch sales and even sometimes better grossing tours than in the U.S.,” they wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Weiheng Chen, a senior partner and head of Greater China at law firm Wilson Sonsini, said his phone was buzzing after the Manus news broke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Jake’s buzzing brain made another connection, another leap.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

buzzing

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