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

• 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

Located on the banks of Onondaga Creek just minutes from downtown, the property has vibrant common areas for mixing and mingling in style. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025

There is no single panacea that will spur more development and investment, but there are a few tools to bring about that vibrant future that are incredibly basic and simple. —Wes Burdine, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025

Does the spice still appear vibrant in color and have a strong aroma? —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025

In a striking first for the country, Giorgio Armani has taken over the façade of one of India’s leading premium malls — Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai — with a vibrant, immersive installation promoting its fragrance and beauty lines. —Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 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