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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Sinks, a former Cupertino mayor and councilmember, has voiced his support for turning The Rise into a vibrant downtown for Cupertino. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 This was abundantly clear in our review unit, which has a vibrant green finish. Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 In other photos, Khai was snapped climbing a tree, as well as walking outdoors in a skeleton costume and vibrant red and purple fleece for Halloween. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 This artwork, known for its blend of text, symbols and vibrant colors, is considered one of Basquiat’s more evocative pieces, and its integration into the Dom Pérignon collection adds an artistic dimension to the wine experience. Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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