abuzz
[ ə-ˈbəz]
: filled or resounding with or as if with a buzzing sound
//a lake abuzz with outboards
especially : filled with talk or excitement
//an office abuzz with rumors a town abuzz with anticipation of the big game
Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty
Synonyms: Synonyms
- aboil,
- abubble,
- alive,
- animated,
- astir,
- brisk,
- bustling,
- busy,
- buzzing,
- flourishing,
- happening,
- hopping,
- humming,
- kinetic,
- lively,
- rousing,
- stirring,
- thriving,
- vibrant
Synonyms: Antonyms
Recent Examples on the Web
//Social media has been abuzz with reminders of the murder and memories of Khashoggi, who had evolved from a government spokesman into the most prominent critic of the crown prince.
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Robin Wright, The New Yorker, "Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Haunts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince," 2 Oct. 2019
//Two weeks ago the Internet was abuzz when a joyful Minnesota mom posted a video of her 4-year-old son singing his first tune.
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Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn M. Sullivan: For would-be employees and amenable employers, opportunity for a happy dance," 23 June 2019
//The top superstar of this summer’s class set Toronto abuzz Wednesday when he was sighted at the airport.
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Dan Loumena, latimes.com, "Kawhi Leonard sets Toronto abuzz with reported airport arrival," 3 July 2019
//An endless cascade of cold beer and homemade fruity schnapps keeps spirits abuzz.
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Danielle Bernabe, National Geographic, "Eat, drink, and herd cattle at this Austrian festival," 15 Sep. 2019
//By first light, the Nextdoor email group was abuzz with news of the hateful fliers as well as final details about the March for a Hate-Free Hillsborough scheduled for noon that day.
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Steven Petrow, Washington Post, "After the KKK makes a late night visit, a tiny North Carolina town takes a stand," 6 Sep. 2019
//The 90210 event, scheduled for Sept. 17, also happens to fall during Emmy week when the city will be abuzz with various events celebrating the TV business, something Trump frequently comments on.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Trump to Appear at Beverly Hills Fundraiser During Emmys Week," 29 Aug. 2019
//Next door, Laurel Tavern was abuzz with busy bartenders slinging beers for a full house, including one table surrounded by strollers and a trio of moms with babes in arm.
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Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, "Crowds pack Lower Greenville's bars, unfazed by horrific crime blocks away," 24 Aug. 2019
//German social-media platforms and online forums are abuzz with customers airing complaints about faulty parts from sensors to suspensions.
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Los Angeles Times, "In Germany, Tesla buyers complain about service and quality," 16 Aug. 2019
First Known Use of abuzz
1859, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology for abuzz
Dictionary Entries near abuzz
More Synonyms and Antonyms ofabuzz
marked by much life, movement, or activity
- the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents
- aboil,
- abubble,
- alive,
- animated,
- astir,
- brisk,
- bustling,
- busy,
- buzzing,
- flourishing,
- happening,
- hopping,
- humming,
- kinetic,
- lively,
- rousing,
- stirring,
- thriving,
- vibrant