vibrant

adjective

vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
Synonyms of vibrant
1
a(1)
: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity
a vibrant personality
(2)
: oscillating or pulsating rapidly
b(1)
: readily set in vibration
2
: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant
a vibrant voice
3
: bright sense 4
a vibrant orange
vibrantly adverb

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality. We painted the room a vibrant blue.
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To be able to impact the lives of our officers and residents and the visitors of Miami, to be responsible for the safety of one of the most vibrant major cities in the world, what an honor. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 13 June 2026 Following the formal ceremonies, the gathering transitioned into a vibrant cultural celebration. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 13 June 2026 The singer and his dancers went with vibrant ensembles to coincide with the bright and colorful performance. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 If your regular go-to manicure pick is a French tip, switch things up at your next appointment with this vibrant shade instead. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibrant

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)

Time Traveler
The first known use of vibrant was in 1616

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

vibrant

adjective
vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
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

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