ETYM Old Eng. on live, AS. on lîfe in life; lîfe being dat. of lîf life. Related to Life, Live.
1. Possessing life.
2. (Followed by 'to' or 'of') Aware of.
3. (Often followed by 'with') Full of life and spirit.
4. Capable of erupting; SYN. live.
ETYM Old Eng. busi, bisi, AS. bysig; akin to Dutch bezig, LG. besig; cf. Skr. bhűsh to be active, busy.
1. Crowded with or characterized by much activity.
2. Actively or fully engaged or occupied.
3. Overcrowded or cluttered with detail; SYN. fussy.
4. (Of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) Unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; ('engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); SYN. engaged, in use.
1. Made lively or spirited; SYN. spirited.
2. Made sprightly or cheerful.
Diverse and varied; having multi-coloured patches