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 blue and pink print is striking and pairs perfectly with warm woods and greenery. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

Clustered along the lakefront and tucked into vibrant communities beyond downtown, these institutions tell stories that span art, science, space, history, and culture. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026

Still, my pick is Astropical by the power duo Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana — a cosmic-tropical oasis bursting with vibrant sonic textures that feel both exhilarating and otherworldly. —Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026

The first features a pair of vibrant cobalt blue Augusto Bozzi chairs. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 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