ASTIR Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

astir

adjective

ə-ˈstər

Definition of astir

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity the mall was astir with throngs of holiday shoppers

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All the joy and buzzing activity arose from humble beginnings.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Still, a supportive connection between the moon, Neptune and Pluto retrograde adds a deeper undercurrent to all the buzzing and socializing.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of buzzing

Adjective

All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Among them were vibrant cap-toe sock boots, including one streaked with the vivid combination of purple and yellow as part of a colorful contrasting-print ensemble.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of vibrant

Adjective

Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lively

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