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astir

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of astir

marked by much life, movement, or activity

the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers

Synonyms of astir

aboil, abubble, abuzz, alive, animated, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, lively, rousing, stirring, thriving, vibrant

Words Related to astir

abounding, crowded, overflowing, populous, swarming, teeming, thronging

Antonyms of astir

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

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