Abustle

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌsəl/

Definitions of abustle

noun a state of being busy, active, or in motion

Example Sentences

A1 The market was abustle with vendors selling fruits and vegetables.

A2 The city streets were abustle with people rushing to work.

B1 The school hallway was abustle with students changing classes.

B2 The airport terminal was abustle with travelers trying to catch their flights.

C1 The theater lobby was abustle with patrons waiting to see the show.

C2 The festival grounds were abustle with music, food, and laughter.

Examples of abustle in a Sentence

formal The city was abustle with activity as people hurried to work in the morning.

informal The marketplace was abustle with vendors selling their goods.

slang The party was abustle with energy and excitement.

figurative Her mind was abustle with thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of abustle

• past tense: abustled
• plural: abustles
• comparative: more abustle
• superlative: most abustle
• present tense: abustles
• future tense: will abustle
• perfect tense: has abustled
• continuous tense: is abustling
• singular: abustle
• positive degree: abustle
• infinitive: to abustle
• gerund: abustling
• participle: abustled

Origin and Evolution of abustle

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'abustle' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the combination of 'a-' (indicating a state or condition) and 'bustle' (meaning to move energetically or busily).

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abustle' has evolved to convey a sense of bustling activity or commotion, often used in a figurative sense to describe a busy or lively atmosphere.