Another word for busily

busily Synonyms

busily

modif.

diligently, actively, energetically, strenuously, eagerly, earnestly, seriously, intently, determinedly, rapidly, dexterously, industriously, assiduously, sedulously, carefully, steadily, laboriously, painstakingly, unremittingly, studiously, perseveringly, hurriedly, briskly, vivaciously, animatedly, purposefully, ardently, arduously, fervently, spiritedly, nimbly, zealously, agilely, vigorously, drudgingly, indefatigably, restlessly, vigilantly, enthusiastically, speedily, hastily, persistently, expeditiously, unweariedly, with all dispatch, like hell, like the dickens, like the devil*.

Antonyms listlessly, idly, perfunctorily.

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