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bustling
full of busy activity
Synonyms
- busy
- lively
- active
Antonyms
- quiet
- deserted
bustling in a sentence
The bustling cafeteria was filled with chatter and clattering trays.
By noon, the school fair was bustling with games, music, and visitors.
Where it comes from
From English bustle 'to move about busily'
Memory hook
In a bustling place, people BUSTLE around doing many things.
Read it in context
- The Garden Below Nature