vibrant

adjective

vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
Synonyms of vibrantnext
1
a(1)
: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity
a vibrant personality
(2)
: oscillating or pulsating rapidly
b(1)
: readily set in vibration
2
: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant
a vibrant voice
3
: bright sense 4
a vibrant orange
vibrantly adverb

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality. We painted the room a vibrant blue.
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Bright colors pop against dark wooden features, reflecting the vibrant history of the hotel and of the city of Palm Springs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Beyond the work experience, which brought her into contact with production companies, Cissokho’s stay in the French capital introduced her to an array of different types of cinema, through the city’s vibrant arthouse exhibition scene. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 Its vibrant culinary scene, renowned abundance of street art, and connection to Indigenous civilizations leave travelers feeling immersed and enriched. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Shakshuka is a vibrant North African dish that features a savory tomato sauce dotted with tender poached eggs. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrant

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)

Time Traveler
The first known use of vibrant was in 1616

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

vibrant

adjective
vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
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

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