adjective
attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man).
a dashing young pilot
debonair,jaunty,devil-may-care,breezy,raffish,sporty,stylish,dazzling,romantic,attractive,spirited,lively,buoyant,energetic,animated,exuberant,flamboyant,dynamic,gallant,bold,intrepid,daring,adventurous,venturesome,plucky,swashbuckling,peppy
adjective
having a great deal to do.
he had been too busy to enjoy himself
occupied (in),engaged in,involved in,employed in,working at,labouring at,toiling at,slaving at,hard at work (on),wrapped up (in/with),rushed off one’s feet (with),hard-pressed,time-poor,at work (on),on the job,absorbed in,engrossed in,immersed in,preoccupied with,active (in),lively,industrious,bustling,energetic,tireless,busy as a bee,on the go,hard at it,on the hop,have one’s hands full
verb
keep oneself occupied.
she busied herself with her new home
occupy,involve,engage,concern,employ,absorb,engross,immerse,preoccupy,interest,entertain,distract,divert,amuse,beguile
noun
a police officer.
I was picked up by the busies for possession
adjective
(of a place) full of activity.
the bustling little town
busy,crowded,swarming,teeming,full,astir,buzzing,hectic,lively,vibrant,thronging,thronged,energetic,active,buzzy,heaving,like Piccadilly Circus
adjective
having a great deal to do.
he had been too busy to enjoy himself
occupied (in),engaged in,involved in,employed in,working at,labouring at,toiling at,slaving at,hard at work (on),wrapped up (in/with),rushed off one’s feet (with),hard-pressed,time-poor,at work (on),on the job,absorbed in,engrossed in,immersed in,preoccupied with,active (in),lively,industrious,bustling,energetic,tireless,busy as a bee,on the go,hard at it,on the hop,have one’s hands full
adjective
having a great deal to do.
he had been too busy to enjoy himself
occupied (in),engaged in,involved in,employed in,working at,labouring at,toiling at,slaving at,hard at work (on),wrapped up (in/with),rushed off one’s feet (with),hard-pressed,time-poor,at work (on),on the job,absorbed in,engrossed in,immersed in,preoccupied with,active (in),lively,industrious,bustling,energetic,tireless,busy as a bee,on the go,hard at it,on the hop,have one’s hands full
adjective
active and energetic.
a good brisk walk
quick,rapid,fast,swift,speedy,fleet-footed,hasty,hurried,urgent,energetic,lively,vigorous,sharp,agile,nimble,spry,sprightly,spirited,nippy,snappy,alacritous,busy,bustling,active,vibrant,hectic,good
adjective
active and energetic.
a good brisk walk
quick,rapid,fast,swift,speedy,fleet-footed,hasty,hurried,urgent,energetic,lively,vigorous,sharp,agile,nimble,spry,sprightly,spirited,nippy,snappy,alacritous,busy,bustling,active,vibrant,hectic,good
adjective
active and energetic.
a good brisk walk
quick,rapid,fast,swift,speedy,fleet-footed,hasty,hurried,urgent,energetic,lively,vigorous,sharp,agile,nimble,spry,sprightly,spirited,nippy,snappy,alacritous,busy,bustling,active,vibrant,hectic,good
verb
quicken something.
Mary brisked up her pace
adjective
Full of life or excitement; lively.
an animated conversation
lively,spirited,high-spirited,energetic,full of life,excited,enthusiastic,eager,alive,active,vigorous,vibrant,vital,vivacious,buoyant,exuberant,ebullient,effervescent,bouncy,bubbly,perky,sparkling,sprightly,zestful
adjective
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
his mother was hard-working and ambitious for her four children
aspiring,determined,forceful,pushy,enterprising,pioneering,progressive,eager,motivated,driven,enthusiastic,energetic,zealous,committed,go-ahead,go-getting,purposeful,assertive,aggressive,hungry,power-hungry
adjective
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
although he was seventy he was still robust and active
mobile,energetic,agile,sporty,nimble,vigorous,vital,dynamic,sprightly,spry,lively,animated,bouncy,bubbly,perky,frisky,zestful,spirited
noun
An active form of a verb.
By the way, they discuss many different kinds of bias on the part of the news agency, not just choice between actives and passives.
adjective
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
I needed to change my lifestyle and become more active
mobile,energetic,agile,sporty,nimble,vigorous,vital,dynamic,sprightly,spry,lively,animated,bouncy,bubbly,perky,frisky,zestful,spirited
noun
An active form of a verb.
By the way, they discuss many different kinds of bias on the part of the news agency, not just choice between actives and passives.
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