Pronunciation: /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/

Definitions of bustling

adjective describing a place or situation that is full of activity, excitement, and energy

Example Sentences

A1 The bustling market was full of people buying fruits and vegetables.

A2 I love walking through the bustling streets of the city, taking in all the sights and sounds.

B1 The bustling restaurant was always packed with customers enjoying delicious food.

B2 The bustling port was a hive of activity with ships coming and going at all hours.

C1 The bustling metropolis never seemed to sleep, with people out and about at all hours of the day and night.

C2 The bustling financial district was a hub of business activity, with people rushing to and fro in suits and ties.

Examples of bustling in a Sentence

formal The bustling city center was filled with people going about their daily activities.

informal The bustling market was packed with shoppers looking for good deals.

slang The bustling party was lit with music and dancing all night long.

figurative Her mind was like a bustling marketplace, filled with thoughts and ideas constantly moving around.

Grammatical Forms of bustling

past tense

bustled

plural

bustlings

comparative

more bustling

superlative

most bustling

present tense

bustle

future tense

will bustle

perfect tense

have bustled

continuous tense

is bustling

singular

bustling

positive degree

bustling

infinitive

to bustle

gerund

bustling

participle

bustling

Origin and Evolution of bustling

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bustling' originated from the Middle English word 'bustelen' which meant to hurry or be active.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bustling' evolved to describe a lively and busy activity or movement, often associated with a lot of noise and energy.