Busy Synonyms
Concern , absorbed in, active, at work, baroque, absorb, and amuse are synonyms for busy; quiet, restrained, and idle are antonyms of busy. On this page, you will find 98 another word for busy.
98 Another Word for Busy
1. engaged in
- Absorbed in
- Active (in)
- At work (on)
- Bustling
- Busy as a bee
- Employed in
- Energetic
- Engaged in
- Engrossed in
- Hard at it
- Hard at work (on)
- Hard-pressed
- Immersed in
- Industrious
- Involved in
- Labouring at
- Lively
- Occupied (in)
- On the go
- On the hop
- On the job
- Preoccupied with
- Rushed off one's feet (with)
- Slaving at
- Time-poor
- Tireless
- Toiling at
- Working at
- Wrapped up (in/with)
- Have one's hands full
2, strenuous
- Active
- Astir
- Bustling
- Buzzing
- Crowded
- Energetic
- Eventful
- Exacting
- Full
- Hectic
- Lively
- Strenuous
- Swarming
- Teeming
- Thronged
- Thronging
- Tiring
- Vibrant
- Buzzy
3. unavailable
- At work
- Engaged
- In a meeting
- In harness
- Occupied
- On active service
- On duty
- Otherwise engaged
- Unavailable
- Working
- Tied up
3. excessively ornate
- Baroque
- Cluttered
- Contrived
- Exaggerated
- Excessively ornate
- Florid
- Fussy
- Heaving
- Laboured
- Over-detailed
- Over-elaborate
- Over-embellished
- Over-ornate
- Overblown
- Overdecorated
- Overdone
- Overripe
- Overworked
- Overwrought
- Rococo
- Strained
- Like Piccadilly Circus
4. occupy
- Absorb
- Amuse
- Concern
- Distract
- Divert
- Employ
- Engage
- Engross
- Entertain
- Immerse
- Interest
- Involve
- Occupy
- Preoccupy
- Beguile
Busy Sentences
I am very busy today.
Her schedule is extremely busy.
Busy days can be overwhelming.
He stays busy with work.
