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busily

[ biz-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a busy manner; actively.

    Synonyms: vigorously



busily

/ ˈbɪzɪlɪ /

adverb

  1. in a busy manner; industriously
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • non·busi·ly adverb
  • over·busi·ly adverb
  • super·busi·ly adverb
  • un·busi·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of busily1

First recorded in 1175–1225, busily is from the Middle English word bisiliche. See busy, -ly
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Example Sentences

Right now Trumpov is busily flooding the zone, threatening people, making it seem as if he is a juggernaut who can't be stopped and any opposition is impotent.

From Salon

While Duckett attempted all manner of trick shots, Bethell busily pushed the scoring along with elegance and the occasional bit of fortune from edges through the slips.

From BBC

To negate the relentless New Zealand bowlers, Brook busily moved around in his crease.

From BBC

He would shake hands with the entire crew if the interview was on camera, and there would often be an embrace for the stenographers busily transcribing his thoughts.

From BBC

Here’s what they’re up to: busily exemplifying the definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

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