Busy
Word | BUSY |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | bus y |
Pronunciations | /ˈbɪzi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Busy"
What do we mean by busy?
Engaged in activity, as work; occupied. synonym: active. adjective
Characterized by or sustaining much activity. adjective
Being a busybody; meddlesome; prying. adjective
Being in use, as a telephone line. adjective
Cluttered with detail to the point of being distracting. adjective
To make busy; occupy. transitive verb
In decoration, full of detail; overcrowded; fussy.
To employ with constant attention; keep engaged; make or keep busy: as, to busy one's self with books.
Actively or attentively engaged; closely occupied physically or mentally; intent upon that which one is doing; not at leisure: opposed to idle.
Active in that which does not concern one; meddling with or prying into the affairs of others; officious; importunate.
In constant or energetic action; rapidly moving or moved; diligently used: as, busy hands or thoughts.
Pertaining or due to energetic action; manifesting constant or rapid movement.
Requiring constant attention, as a task.
Filled with, active duties or employment.
Careful; anxious. Chaucer.
To make or keep busy; to employ; to engage or keep engaged; to occupy. transitive verb
Engaged in some business; hard at work (either habitually or only for the time being); occupied with serious affairs; not idle nor at leisure. adjective
Constantly at work; diligent; active. adjective
Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times. adjective
Officious; meddling; foolish active. adjective
A police officer.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Busy
- Synonyms for busy
- Active Synonyms
- Arabesque Synonyms
- Anxious Synonyms
- Absorb Synonyms
- Assiduous Synonyms
- Antonyms for busy
- Idle Antonyms
The word "busy" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Busy
- Busy cross reference not found!
What does busy mean?
Book Name | Author |
1984 E-Book | George Orwell |
Dark Psychology and Manipulati... E-Book | Margaret Morrison |
Again, Alabama E-Book | Susan Sands |
The Player in New Zealand E-Book | Liz Alden |
Silenced Girls E-Book | Roger Stelljes |
App Name | Developer |
Capital One Shopping: Save Now App Reviews | Wikibuy, LLC |
Threads, an Instagram app App Reviews | Instagram, Inc. |
Indeed Job Search App Reviews | Indeed Inc. |
Microsoft Teams App Reviews | Microsoft Corporation |
Instagram App Reviews | Instagram, Inc. |