Busily: meaning, definitions and examples

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busily

 

[ ˈbɪz.əl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

work

In a busy or active manner; energetically.

Synonyms

actively, energetically, industriously

Examples of usage

  • She worked busily on her project.
  • The bees buzzed busily around the garden.
  • The children played busily in the park.
Context #2 | Adverb

movement

In a way that involves a lot of movement or activity.

Synonyms

actively, energetically, vigorously

Examples of usage

  • The workers were moving busily around the warehouse.
  • The marketplace was bustling with shoppers moving busily from stall to stall.

Translations

Translations of the word "busily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocupadamente

🇮🇳 व्यस्ततापूर्वक

🇩🇪 fleißig

🇮🇩 sibuk

🇺🇦 працьовито

🇵🇱 pracowicie

🇯🇵 忙しく

🇫🇷 activement

🇪🇸 activamente

🇹🇷 meşgul bir şekilde

🇰🇷 바쁘게

🇸🇦 بنشاط

🇨🇿 pilně

🇸🇰 usilovne

🇨🇳 忙碌地

🇸🇮 pridno

🇮🇸 af kappi

🇰🇿 белсенді түрде

🇬🇪 მუშაობით

🇦🇿 çalışqanlıqla

🇲🇽 activamente

Etymology

The word 'busily' originates from the Middle English word 'busi,' meaning 'occupied, diligent.' Over time, 'busily' evolved to represent a manner of being busy or actively engaged in an activity. The adverb 'busily' is commonly used in various contexts to describe energetic or active behavior.

See also: busy, busybody, busyness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,683, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.