Synonyms for busy
10 synonyms for “busy”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Busy as in “engaged”
adjective: actively or fully engaged or occupied
- engaged
- occupied
- spend
- working
- bustling
Busy as in “fussy”
adjective: overcrowded or cluttered with detail
- fussy
- fancy
- elaborate
Busy as in “active”
adjective: crowded with or characterized by much activity
- active
Busy as in “occupy”
verb: keep busy with
- occupy
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