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

Telluride is renowned for its world-class skiing, vibrant summer festivals and authentic mountain character. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025

The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage is topped by vibrant purple flower spikes in mid to late spring. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025

Beyond its legal and historical significance, Juneteenth has long been a vibrant cultural celebration. —Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025

The event will highlight Poway’s vibrant business community. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 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