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

Megan Parks, from Houston, Texas, told Newsweek that her daughter Kennedy was a healthy and vibrant little girl. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025

The toys have large heads, sharp teeth and big eyes while donning fuzzy pajamas and various vibrant outfits. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Nov. 2025

As the leaves change color from vibrant green to warm autumnal hues, sweet seasonal flavors come to dominate menus and kitchens across North America. —JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2025

For broccoli, blanching takes just a few minutes and can make the difference between dull, limp florets and vibrant, delicious ones. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025

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