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 changes would make the area safer, more accessible and more vibrant, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez said. —Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025

Expect a vibrant atmosphere, perhaps too boisterous for some, at any time of day. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025

The findings may help to explain why Earth became geologically vibrant while Venus remained stagnant and scorching, with possible implications for our understanding of what makes a planet habitable. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Nov. 2025

The Dallas Stars’ alternate jerseys bring together the team’s past and present in vibrant, meaningful designs that resonate with fans. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 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