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Thesaurus article:full of activity

full of activity

These words are used to describe places or situations that are full of activity.

One of the most common words for this isbusy. Whenbusyis used of places, it refers to the activity that comes from having lots of people in that place. Whenbusyis used of situations, it refers to the activity that comes from having lots of things to do.

The pub is always busy on a Friday.
This is such a busy time for us.
The children keep us very busy.

The opposite ofbusyisquiet.

We live in a quiet little village.

For more opposites ofbusy, see the article atquiet.

If a part of someone's life isfull, that means that it involves many activities, usually pleasant or exciting ones.

She leads a rich, full life.
My schedule's quite full for the coming week.

If a situation is very busy and full of activity, you can say it ishectic, which is a little stronger thanbusy.

They tried to fit a holiday into their hectic schedules.
Things are a bit hectic at the office.

Freneticis even stronger thanhectic, and refers to a lot of excited or intense activity. It implies that the activity is almost out of control.Freneticis used more in writing than in speech.

The frenetic pace of city life is exhausting.
The shops grew increasingly frenetic as the holidays arrived.
Her writing is frenetic, sometimes entertaining and sometimes exhausting.

If a place isbustlingit is full of busy and usually pleasant activity.

They moved to the bustling city centre.
The shops were bustling this weekend!

In informal contexts, if a place ishumming, it is full of activity and excitement, and usually the sounds or voices of people.

The bar was really humming last night.

Something that islivelyis full of energy and is interesting or exciting.

We had a lively discussion about politics.
The market has a friendly, lively atmosphere year-round.

Related articles

having a lot to do
not available
too full of vehicles
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