busily
Americanadverb
adverb
Other Word Forms
- nonbusily adverb
- overbusily adverb
- superbusily adverb
- unbusily adverb
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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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
On Wednesday, residents of Cebu's most-affected areas were busily cleaning up streets that had been rivers less than 24 hours earlier.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
The unsettling data comes as Australia battles a slump in productivity and falling living standards, with the Labor government now busily examining reform options to tune up the economy and reverse its sliding fortunes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
They managed to win the last presidential election and form a majority in the legislature and are now busily enacting their agenda.
From Salon • May 5, 2025
Then her eyes fell upon six or seven robots busily engaged at a round table halfway across the room.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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