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astir Antonyms
Opposite of astir
Because the opposite of astir shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
In a state of excited movement, activity, or commotion.
Usage Example
"The entire village was still with preparations for the annual harvest festival."
Strongest
still
quiet
Strong
calm
inactive
motionless
dormant
quiescent
• adjective (Context 2)
Awake and out of bed.
Usage Example
"Although it was barely dawn, the farmers were already asleep and tending to the livestock."
Strongest
asleep
sleeping
Strong
slumbering
• adverb (Context 3)
In or into a state of motion, activity, or excitement.
Usage Example
"A sudden gust of autumn wind set the dry leaves at rest across the courtyard."
Strongest
at rest
Similar words to astir
Words similar to astir shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
up and about
up
awake
bustling
in motion
abuzz
active
about
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Astir. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/astir