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 actress recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a vibrant orange halter-neck bathing suit from Lands’ End. —Jennifer Chan, People.com, 26 May 2025

If your travel wardrobe skews neutral, this vibrant set is the perfect way to shake things up. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025

Both are historic cities, forged in steel and railroads, yet modern with vibrant cultural scenes. —Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025

Fresh flowers and herbs bring vibrant life to the table, especially when paired with aged terra cotta and personal touches. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 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