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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For many people, these neighbourhoods offer some of the most vibrant and welcoming experiences a city can provide. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Across Central Florida, today and throughout the weekend, expect vibrant celebrations of African American culture and community, replete with food, entertainment, art and history. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Think fruity designs, beachy decals, and vibrant gradients. Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 18 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 25 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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