bustling
Say it: BUS-ling /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ · adjective
What “bustling” means
Full of people moving about and doing things.
More precisely: Full of busy, energetic activity.
Example: “The bustling market is best before ten, when the bread is still warm.”
When to use it
Use it in lively, usually positive descriptions of places where people are busy and there is plenty of activity.
Similar words
busy, lively, teeming
Quick check
In the bakery, staff hurry between ovens while customers collect bread and delivery riders come and go. How does it feel?
bustling or congested?
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bustling
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