plural vibes
ˈvībz 
informal
: a distinctive feeling or quality capable of being sensed
This place has a good/bad vibe.
She gave me a weird vibe. = She gave off a weird vibe. = I got a weird vibe from her.
Though zebra print looks positively of the moment, it also conveys a groovy retro vibe.—
Liana Satenstein and Madeline Fass
Liana Satenstein and Madeline FassHe seems to be in on every conversation, every deal, every vibe that is winging through the room.—Albert Goldman
—often pluralAlbert Goldmana place with good vibes [=vibrations]
… You've been giving off such bad vibes around here that the geraniums in the break room are dying …—Ruth Walker
Ruth WalkerNow some of those closest to the former Disney star are sending positive vibes [=thoughts, wishes] her way via heartfelt social media messages …—Cole Delbyck
Cole Delbyck… a smart, versatile collection of funk, pop, rock, and soul vibes.—Craig Jenkins
Craig Jenkins
plural vibes
: vibraphone
… she plays the vibe … for the Marching Eagles band …—Sandra Baer
Sandra Baer"… I played the chords. He played the vibe. And suddenly, I had a new song. It was cool."—Rob Lutes, quoted in The (Montreal) Gazette
—usually used in pluralRob Lutes, quoted in The (Montreal) GazetteWhile [Nick] Parnell's previous shows showcased his versatility on a battery of percussion instruments, for the past five years his focus has increasingly shifted to the vibraphone, or "vibes" as it is known.—Patrick McDonald
Patrick McDonaldThe tune's opening featured melodic statements transitioning seamlessly between piano and vibes …—David Picker
David Picker
vibist
noun
plural vibists
A vibist who has been around many years without getting much limelight, [Ray] Alexander has a bright sound and lucid improvisational style …
—The Village Voice
The Village Voice
vibed; vibing; vibes
1
intransitive
informal
: to enjoy music
… listeners vibed on her new release …—Allison Samuels
Allison Samuels… we were all just vibing to the beat …—Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone2
intransitive
informal
: to be in harmony
"They just vibed," says [Steve] Nash's agent, Bill Duffy. "They ended up hanging out, and there was some chemistry …"—Sports Illustrated
Sports IllustratedShe said many things with which I agree, but I especially "vibed"… with her critique of the American democratic process …—Charles M. Williams
Charles M. Williams3
transitive
informal
: to convey a sense of (a place, a feeling, etc.)
I found that I loved the little town. In many ways, it vibed New York.—Isabel Gillies
Isabel GilliesSynonyms
Examples of vibe in a Sentence
Noun (1)
I got a weird vibe from her.
a book by a professor of physiological science about her experiments with human energy fields and the vibes they emanate
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Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
But now, with a few changes, the vibe is entirely different.
—Violet Ikonomova, Sam Robinson, M.l. Elrick, Natalie Davies and Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Springsteen cited Hank Williams and Johnny Cash as influences, while Bryan praised Jason Isbell and went on to point out the country vibes inherent to the Born in the U.S.A. songwriter’s catalog.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Bronwyn has her work cut out for her because the vibes are still bad.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
But now, with a few changes, the vibe is entirely different.
—Violet Ikonomova, Sam Robinson, M.l. Elrick, Natalie Davies and Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Muscular go-go dancers grooved in a cloud of rainbow fog while patrons vibed to hits by Selena and Bad Bunny.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Springsteen cited Hank Williams and Johnny Cash as influences, while Bryan praised Jason Isbell and went on to point out the country vibes inherent to the Born in the U.S.A. songwriter’s catalog.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibe. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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