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

Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues. —Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

And quite a few American cities have taken bridges, or parts of bridges, and created vibrant vehicle-free elevated paths. —Mark Woods, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026

The beautiful arrays of purple, orange and white flowers are still vibrant since first appearing in January. —Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026

Krispy Kreme’s O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — a vibrant green version of its signature pastry — debuted in 2016 and has returned every year (usually only for a few days) to mark the festive holiday. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 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