Busy Synonyms
97 busy synonyms include occupied (in), engaged in, involved in, employed in, working at, labouring at, toiling at, and wrapped up (in/with). Busy is an adjective, and its antonyms are quiet, restrained, and idle. Here are some additional synonyms for "busy" with example sentences.
Another word for Busy
97 other ways to say busy.
1. engaged in
- wrapped up (in/with)
- working at
- toiling at
- tireless
- time-poor
- slaving at
- rushed off one's feet (with)
- preoccupied with
- on the job
- on the hop
- on the go
- occupied (in)
- lively
- labouring at
- involved in
- industrious
- immersed in
- have one's hands full
- hard at work (on)
- hard at it
- hard-pressed
- engrossed in
- engaged in
- energetic
- employed in
- busy as a bee
- bustling
- at work (on)
- active (in)
- absorbed in
2, strenuous
3. unavailable
- working
- unavailable
- tied up
- otherwise engaged
- on duty
- on active service
- occupied
- in harness
- in a meeting
- engaged
- at work
3. excessively ornate
- strained
- rococo
- overwrought
- overworked
- overripe
- overdone
- overdecorated
- overblown
- over-ornate
- over-embellished
- over-elaborate
- over-detailed
- like Piccadilly Circus
- laboured
- heaving
- fussy
- florid
- excessively ornate
- exaggerated
- contrived
- cluttered
- baroque
4. occupy
Use busy in a Sentence
A busy schedule shouldn’t deprive you of family time.
busy people hurried along the crowded streets.
Her schedule is extremely busy.
I am very busy today.
Night brings peace after a busy day.
She is busy doing her homework.
The preceding week was very busy.