Busily

/ˈbɪz.ɪ.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a busy manner; with a lot of activity or effort.

She was busily preparing for the upcoming conference.

In a way that shows one is occupied with tasks or responsibilities.

The children were busily engaged in building their fort.

Doing something with great diligence or activity.

He was busily studying for his final exams.

In a way that suggests a sense of urgency or importance in completing tasks.

The employees worked busily to meet the project deadline.

Middle English 'busilie', from 'busy' + '-ly' suffix

hard at work

Engaged in intense activity or effort.

in full swing

At the peak of activity or intensity.

busy

Engaged in activity; occupied.

bustling

Full of energetic and noisy activity.

Swamped

I'm swamped with work right now.

Hustling

I'm just hustling to get everything done.