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buzzing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity

  • the arena is really buzzing tonight
Synonyms of buzzing

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

abounding, crowded, overflowing, populous, swarming, teeming, thronging
Antonyms of buzzing

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

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