vibrant

adjective

vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt 

1

a(1)

: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity

a vibrant personality

(2)

: oscillating or pulsating rapidly

b(1)

: readily set in vibration

(2)

: responsive, sensitive

2

: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant

a vibrant voice

3

: bright sense 4

a vibrant orange

vibrantly adverb

Synonyms of vibrant

• buzzing
• busy
• thriving
• lively
• crowded
• populous
• humming

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality.

We painted the room a vibrant blue.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026

Making It All Work Sacramento offers many undeniable advantages, including a vibrant cultural scene and abundant urban forests that are hard to find in many other cities. —Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026

The colors may be overly vibrant and high-contrast, giving them a noticeably artificial look. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026

That place is called Vi at Aventura — a vibrant independent living community that offers a continuum of on-site care, should the need arise. —Vi At Aventura, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)

Kids Definition

vibrant

adjective

vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt 

1

a

: vibrating rapidly

b

: having or giving a sense of life, vigor, or activity

a vibrant personality

2

: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant

a vibrant voice

3

: bright sense 2

a vibrant orange

vibrantly adverb