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

• aboil
• abubble
• abuzz
• alive
• animated
• astir
• brisk
• bustling
• busy
• buzzing
• flourishing
• happening
• hopping
• humming
• kinetic
• lively
• rousing
• stirring
• thriving

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality.

We painted the room a vibrant blue.

Recent Examples on the Web

South Carolina 12-month inflation: 3.6% The state, the fastest-growing in the country, boasts a robust tourism industry in Charleston, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach and a vibrant manufacturing sector centered around BMW in the Upstate area and Boeing in Charleston. —Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024

Instead of floral pattern plates, try solid plates against a vibrant floral tablecloth, topped with floral glassware and a centerpiece that’s bursting with flowers. —Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2024

The Tulip Festival, which kicked off on Friday, showcases more than 20 varieties of the spring bulbs planted in vibrant color blocks throughout the field. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024

There, chef Phila Lorn dreams up dishes that pay vibrant homage to the cuisine of his childhood, but through a decidedly fresh, first generation Philadelphian lens. —Regan Stephens, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024

Today’s minimalist lodgings showcase innovative design concepts that invite visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant heart of destinations around the world. —Tina Charisma, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024

Julia McKenzie: The English actor played the part with vibrant vibrato and a delightfully batty edge in a 1993 revival at London’s National Theatre. —Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024

Moreover, the rollers are easily activated, and the colors are vibrant. —Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024

Filled with vibrant colors and maximalist details, the houses perfectly capture the feeling of 1960s Palm Beach. —Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024

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