adj Uncommon

vibrant

VYB-ruhnt

Vibrant (adj) means Full of energy, life, and enthusiasm. Example: “The city has a vibrant nightlife scene.”

adj

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."

Strikingly bright and bold, as of a colour.

"The mural was painted in vibrant reds and oranges."

How to use vibrant

Learner’s notes

In 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."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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dynamic lively colorful vivid bold thriving energetic spirited remugient

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vibrant” mean?

The word “vibrant” means full of energy, life, and enthusiasm. In plain terms, full of life and energy, or (for colour) strikingly bright.

How do you pronounce “vibrant”?

“Vibrant” is pronounced VYB-ruhnt (/ˈvaɪbɹənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “vibrant” in a sentence?

Here is “vibrant” used in a sentence: “The city has a vibrant nightlife scene.”

What is another word for “vibrant”?

Words with a similar meaning to “vibrant” include energetic, spirited and remugient.

What part of speech is “vibrant”?

“Vibrant” is an adjective.

Where does the word “vibrant” come from?

The word “vibrant” comes from Latin. From French vibrant, from Latin vibrans, the present participle of vibrare, "to vibrate.".

Is “vibrant” a common word?

“Vibrant” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “vibrant” have?

“Vibrant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm.

What is the difference between vibrant and vivid when describing color?

Vibrant describes colors that are strikingly bright and bold, often suggesting energy and liveliness, while vivid emphasizes intensity and clarity of color. The two overlap heavily, and vibrant often carries a slightly more energetic, lively connotation.

What does it mean to call a community vibrant?

Describing a community as vibrant means it is full of energy, life, and enthusiasm, suggesting an active, lively atmosphere with plenty going on.

Can vibrant describe things other than color?

Yes, vibrant can describe anything full of energy, life, and enthusiasm, such as a vibrant personality or a vibrant city, in addition to its use for strikingly bright colors.

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