adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate

bustling

BUHS-lihng

Bustling (adjective) means Full of lively, busy activity and movement. Example: “The bustling street market sold everything from spices to shoes.”

adjective

Full of lively, busy activity and movement.

"The bustling street market sold everything from spices to shoes."

"Downtown was bustling with shoppers on the last weekend before Christmas."

How to use bustling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrowded and full of busy movement.

Common pairings

bustling city bustling market bustling with activity

Word forms

more bustling comparative, bustlings plural, most bustling superlative

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Rhymes for bustling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bustling” mean?

The word “bustling” means full of lively, busy activity and movement. In plain terms, crowded and full of busy movement.

How do you pronounce “bustling”?

“Bustling” is pronounced BUHS-lihng (/ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bustling” in a sentence?

Here is “bustling” used in a sentence: “The bustling street market sold everything from spices to shoes.”

What part of speech is “bustling”?

“Bustling” is an adjective.

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