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

• aboil
• abubble
• abuzz
• alive
• animated
• astir
• brisk
• bustling
• busy
• buzzing
• flourishing
• happening
• hopping
• humming
• kinetic
• lively
• rousing
• stirring
• thriving

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality.

We painted the room a vibrant blue.

Recent Examples on the Web

Green Valley is also near Tubac, known for its vibrant art scene, and many galleries and museums. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024

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The vibrant prose tells the story of Òdòdó, a blacksmith kidnapped by a king to become his wife. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024

Canaan gets most of its powder from lake-effect storms, and the consistent snow has encouraged a vibrant ski culture. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 July 2024

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