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

• 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

As Earth passes through debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, dark sky conditions and a 9% full waning crescent moon could result in more vibrant meteors dashing across the night sky, National Geographic said. —Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025

The jolly inflatable has a vibrant red suit and a bright white beard that comes to life with energy-efficient LED lights. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

December brings warm days, lush landscapes, and vibrant local festivals. —Jim Augerinos, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025

At Vi at Aventura, a vibrant independent living retirement community, residents embrace this spirit year-round, from enjoying meals crafted by their expert culinary team to sharing moments and activities that bring neighbors together. —Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 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