bus·i·ly

[biz-uh-lee]
adverb
in a busy manner; actively.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English bisiliche. See busy, -ly

non·bus·i·ly, adverb
o·ver·bus·i·ly, adverb
su·per·bus·i·ly, adverb
un·bus·i·ly, adverb
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busily (ˈbɪzɪlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
in a busy manner; industriously

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Example sentences
He'd been sure of his idea from the start, and he had been busily extending the
  principle into every known corner of the universe.
If there is a crowd of fishermen busily pulling in fish, it would be foolish to
  do anything but join them.
It booted up the natural cell's machinery and busily set to work making
  proteins and, ultimately, dividing and thriving.
He is busily rallying supporters and planning his defence.
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