busy
adjective
actively and attentively engaged in work or a pastime.
busier
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comparativeof busy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Avyla said that with these major sporting events coming through town she’s worried the cost of living will continue to rise as her work gets busier and busier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
"It's busier than the carpark at my local mall," says Nick, visiting from the US.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
It ushered in a new kind of fun that was fresher, busier and airier than past listservs and chatrooms, the dank basements of internet interaction.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Americans were living busier lives, with longer commutes, and as more women entered the workforce, getting domestic errands done efficiently became key.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
But how would I juggle my training and a busier schedule of competitions away from home?
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
