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

While some poinsettias are spray-painted in vibrant blues or purples, natural ones tend to last longer and thrive with a little TLC. —Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025

During this time, his vibrant photos of people set against backdrops of seaside towns, village fairs and public swimming pools captured the attention of an international fan base and celebrated the quirks and intricacies of everyday British life. —Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025

With his influence, documentary photography shifted from the gloom and grit of black-and-white to something more playful and vibrant. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025

Taiwan today is a vibrant democracy, with a raucous media, boisterous parliamentary debate, and a strong sense of its own history, culture, and traditions. —Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 Dec. 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