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

San Luis Obispo, California's charming Central Coast city, offers a vibrant summer escape. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

People are still buying movies, and interest in repertory cinema has never felt more vibrant. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Tegnander is happy to see that more people are witnessing Norway’s vibrant community. — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

In the tropical music video, the two of them transform a Miami set into a vibrant party in Colombia. — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 10 July 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