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humming

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of humming

marked by much life, movement, or activity

the new science center is usually humming with school groups on Thursdays

Synonyms of humming

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

Words Related to humming

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

Antonyms of humming

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

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