Bustling

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌsəl/

Bustling (noun)

  1. a lot of activity and noise in a busy place.
  2. a frame or pad worn under a dress to make it stick out at the back.

Examples

  • The market was full of bustle and noise.
  • She enjoyed the bustle of the city streets.

Common collocations: hustle and bustle, amidst the bustle, wear a bustle, bustle design, bustle about

Bustling (verb)

  1. to move around quickly and energetically, often because you are busy.

Examples

  • She bustled around the kitchen preparing dinner.
  • The staff bustled to serve the guests.

Synonyms of Bustling

Neutral

Antonyms of Bustling

  • describing a lack of activity
  • describing absence of movement