1. in motion or activity; moving about
2. excited or agitated; in a state of excitement

Examples

• The whole town was astir with news of the celebrity’s arrival.
• By dawn, the camp was astir with preparations for the journey.
• The children were astir with anticipation on Christmas morning.
• The marketplace was astir with vendors setting up their stalls.
• Social media was astir with rumors about the announcement.
• The household was astir early to prepare for the wedding.