adj
vibrant
VYB-ruhnt
adj
1
Full of energy, life, and enthusiasm.
"The city has a vibrant nightlife scene."
"She gave a vibrant performance that had the whole audience on its feet."
2
Strikingly bright and bold, as of a colour.
"The mural was painted in vibrant reds and oranges."
How to Use Vibrant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of life and energy, or (for colour) strikingly bright.
Common pairings
vibrant colours
vibrant community
vibrant atmosphere
Word Forms
more vibrant comparative, vibrants plural, most vibrant superlative
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Etymology
From French vibrant, from Latin vibrans, the present participle of vibrare, "to vibrate."