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

Still, there is plenty to enjoy here, starting with a cast brimming with distinct, vibrant interpretations that feel fresh and entirely their own. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

It’s based off of the tony community of Westchester, New York, which has a vibrant and large Jewish population. —Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

With fragrant blooms in spring, lush green leaves in summer, and vibrant red, orange, and gold foliage in fall, cherry trees create a beautiful refuge. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026

A lot of companies will make it through, but as a vibrant company, that’s a whole different thing. —Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 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