vibrant

adjective

vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
1
a(1)
: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity
a vibrant personality
(2)
: oscillating or pulsating rapidly
b(1)
: readily set in vibration
2
: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant
a vibrant voice
3
: bright sense 4
a vibrant orange
vibrantly adverb

Examples of vibrant in a Sentence

She has a vibrant personality. We painted the room a vibrant blue.
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Stirred into no-bake cheesecake batter, vibrant ube jam delivers a sweet, nutty swirl that tempers the cheesecake’s tang. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025 As Fort Worth continues to grow, this area has the potential to become a vibrant hub in the heart of the city—accessible, scenic, and community-focused. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025 Other than its namesake square, featuring the Illinois Centennial Monument, the area is recognized for its iconic Chicago greystones in the Boulevard District, vibrant nightlife and bustling film scene — with institutions like the historic Logan Theatre and annual Chicago Underground Film Festival. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 Ask Your Mother At the InterContinental Indianapolis, a vibrant blend of Citadelle Rouge Gin, Aperol, and fresh lemon juice, topped with sparkling rosé and finished with a lemon twist. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vibrant

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)

Time Traveler
The first known use of vibrant was in 1616

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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

vibrant

adjective
vi·​brant ˈvī-brənt How to pronounce vibrant (audio)
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

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