busily
Americanadverb
adverb
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Etymology
Origin of busily
First recorded in 1175–1225, busily is from the Middle English word bisiliche. See busy, -ly
Example Sentences
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In Ganim, about two dozen pre-fabricated homes have already been installed, while steamrollers and other construction machinery busily created new space for future houses on the hillside on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
To a great extent, the restaurant world is in line with the retail world, which has also been busily exploring ways to connect with consumers via AI.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 25, 2026
While Mr. Page’s Titus naturally dominates the play, he has a formidable foe in Ms. Faridany’s busily scheming Tamora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Norwegian CEO Bernt Børnich says NEO is very useful in his own home, busily hoovering and tidying up after his family, which he says is "a mix" of autonomous action and human-operated.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026
We left Marlene shut in there, helping herself busily to the hay, and rumbling with pleasure.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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