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

The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026

This new image uses data from the Sentinel-3 mission to show in vibrant color just how extreme and far-reaching this heat has been. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 May 2026

The formulation comes in eight shades, ranging from dusty rose to bright orange-red, a great excuse to play around with vibrant color. —Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026

Fès is renowned for its vibrant blue and white pottery, made with the city’s unique local clay and natural dyes. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 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