astir

• Meist prädikativ verwendetes Adjektiv, das einen Zustand von Bewegung, Aktivität oder Aufregung beschreibt; oft im Sinne von in Bewegung, auf den Beinen oder in Aufruhr.

An old-fashioned or literary adjective meaning in a state of excited activity or movement.

1. Out of bedC1formal

   Awake and moving about, especially early in the morning.

   Wach und auf den Beinen

   • The whole house was astir before sunrise.
   • She was astir early to prepare for the trip.
   • The camp was astir at dawn.

   Synonymeaboutaroundawakestirringup

   Antonymeabedasleep

2. On the moveC1formal

   In a state of activity or excitement; bustling.

   In Bewegung

   • The city was astir with preparations for the festival.
   • The news set the entire town astir.
   • The market was astir with shoppers and vendors.

   Synonymeactiveafootaroundbustlinglivelymovingstirringup

   Antonymecalmdormantidleinactivemotionlessquietstagnantstaticstationarystill