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a(1)
: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity
a vibrant personality
(2)
: oscillating or pulsating rapidly
b(1)
: readily set in vibration
(2)
2
: sounding as a result of vibration : resonant
a vibrant voice
3
: bright sense 4
a vibrant orange
vibrantly
adverb
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We painted the room a vibrant blue.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
From its stunning coastlines to its vibrant cities and quaint inland towns, Portugal has something for everyone.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And immersive, too: Who by Fire was shot partly with Panavision lenses from the 1970s, and the widescreen photography is vibrant and gorgeous, with warm interiors, rich exteriors, and shimmering night scenes.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Just swap your usual black liner for a vibrant shade.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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
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