Synonyms of abuzz

abuzz

adjective

ə-ˈbəz 

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity

the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buzzing
• busy
• vibrant
• thriving
• humming
• crowded
• lively
• brisk
• populous
• bustling
• happening
• rousing
• stirring
• astir
• kinetic
• alive
• flourishing
• animated
• hopping
• abubble
• teeming
• swarming
• aboil
• overflowing
• thronging
• abounding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dead
• sleepy
• inactive
• lifeless
• asleep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abuzz

Residents were abuzz to hear about White Castle coming to Fort Worth when the news broke just a month ago. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

The Democratic Socialists of America summit was abuzz about whether to endorse a presidential candidate, potentially Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Despite the early morning hour, the oceanfront hotels were already abuzz, a startling contrast to the more relaxed mood at Hotel Wailea. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

The central lobby space is a social scene abuzz with people enjoying formal afternoon tea, clinking glasses at the Champagne bar (rotating themes and partnerships add variety for locals) or tucking into meals at the dining room. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026