Busily

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a busy manner; actively.

    "But these sweet thoughts do ever refresh my labours,/ Most busil'est when I do it."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a busy manner wordnet

Synonyms

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activelyactively engaged studentactively involved parentbrisklydiligentlyeagerly

Example

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"Mother was busily cooking; in the meantime, I was just watching TV."

Etymology

From Middle English busily, busiliche, bisili, bisiliche, equivalent to busy + -ly.

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