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

Whiskey finished in Naranja casks features vibrant orange and grapefruit notes and herbal notes of black tea; there are additional notes of sweet honey, caramel, wood spice, and vanilla hints. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024

The formula is long-lasting and vibrant, which promises all-day wear, while the precision tip makes application so much easier. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024

While a certain type of theatrical Scrooge has moved and is moving into the past history of both companies, shifting towards a new and vibrant holiday lore still imbued with familiarity is exciting. —David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024

The trailer shows a slightly more vibrant color palette, along with new bosses and multiple players banding together to fight them. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 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