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

The city hopes to lay the groundwork for a vibrant, accessible, and marketable facility that will serve the community for years to come. —Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Another code, the vibrant color palettes which feature greens, oranges, and reds that pop when worn also returned. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025

The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025

For years, Alexander helped underserved students prepare for college through the Upward Bound program, where her vibrant personality and firm yet nurturing demeanor made a lasting impact. —Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 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