bu
sy
Comparative
busier
Superlative
busiest
1
having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time
- As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.
- The project deadline is approaching, and the team is getting busy with finalizing reports and presentations.
- In the bustling city, people are constantly busy with work, errands, and social commitments.
- As a small business owner, Mark is always busy with managing orders, inventory, and customer inquiries.
- The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
2
(of a place) full of activity or people
- The market was busy with shoppers looking for fresh produce.
- The streets were busy with traffic during rush hour.
- The café was busy, with people chatting and working on their laptops.
- The park was busy on the weekend, filled with families and kids playing.
- The city center is always busy, especially during the holiday season.
Antonyms:
3
overly detailed, cluttered, or visually complex
Synonyms:
4
intrusive, meddling, or offensively interfering
5
(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time
- She kept getting a busy signal when she tried to call her friend.
- He found the line busy after multiple attempts to reach the office.
- They heard a busy tone while trying to contact customer service.
- They were frustrated by the busy lines on the day of the event.
- She left a message because the phone was busy when she called.