busy
verb
Phrases of busy verb
- busy yourself
to occupy oneself with an activity, often to avoid boredom or other unwanted thoughts or feelings.
• She busied herself in the kitchen to avoid overthinking.
adjective
Definitions of busy adjective
activity
- A2
Engaged in activity; actively working on something or giving one's attention to a specific task or thing.
My mother is occupied in the kitchen.
The children are diligently doing their school assignments.
She is occupied with writing out the invitations for the wedding.
- A1
A place characterized by a high level of activity and a large number of people.
a popular restaurant with many customers
Their residence is situated near a road with heavy traffic.
- A2
A period filled with numerous tasks and responsibilities that require attention.
I am going to have a hectic week ahead.
You have had an eventful day with lots of activity.
use
When a telephone line is in use, preventing another call from getting through.
I attempted to reach you by phone, but the line was unavailable.
decoration
- disapproving
Excessively decorated or having an overwhelming amount of detail or colors, often to the point of being visually distracting or cluttered.
To me, this jacket is too elaborate; I would prefer something more simple.