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

What their conversations were is imagined in vibrant detail in this fascinating drama directed by Regina King and adapted from Kemp Powers' play of the same name. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025

This double-crust, old-fashioned pie may look ordinary on the outside, but when it's sliced, the inside reveals vibrant orange layers of sweet potatoes flecked with spices and sweetened with sugar and sorghum syrup. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

This vibrant boutique is a local favorite for a reason. —Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025

Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 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