bustling
adjective C1
Plain meaning
full of busy activity
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss full of busy activity in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described bustling city in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that bustling city can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
bustling citybustling marketbustling street
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “bustling city”.