vibrancy

American  

[vahy-bruhn-see] / ˈvaɪ brən si /

Sometimes vibrance

noun

1. vigorous, energetic, or lively quality; vitality.

   The author writes about “wells" of spiritual dynamism, strength, vibrancy, courage, and love to make the journey of aging more gracious.

2. resonant quality of sound.

   I perceive a distinct lack of vibrancy in the sound output of this tiny, cheaply made device.

3. the state or condition of vibrating or moving to and fro, especially in a string so as to produce sound.

   When you tap on the violin and hear a faint buzz, what you’re noticing is the normal vibrancy of the instrument.

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Etymology

Origin of vibrancy

First recorded in 1890–95; vibran(t) ( def. ) + -cy ( def. )

Explanation

When something has vibrancy, it possesses deep and rich sounds. The very best singers bring vibrancy to their performances. Sounds with vibrancy are strong and resonant. You could describe the echoing sound a gong makes as having vibrancy, or the powerful voices of a large choir singing in unison. The noun vibrancy comes from the adjective vibrant, which means "strong and resonating" or "full of enthusiasm and energy." In the 1550's, vibrant meant "agitated," from a Latin root of vibrantem, "swaying to and fro." There's a strong connection between vibrancy and vibrate, or "resonate."

Example Sentences

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vibrancy

With its layered red metal skin, graceful pathways, and choreographed framing of space, the building gave generously to the city and received vibrancy and meaning in return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

Rising quits — workers voluntarily leaving jobs to pursue better opportunities — are a vote of confidence in the economy’s vibrancy.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

The vibrancy of the current electronic music scene led Radio 1 to dedicate day one of Big Weekend to its Dance Party brand for the first time.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Fresh lemon juice adds vibrancy, while freshly grated Parmesan cheese, which is cooked in the sauce and sprinkled on top of the served pasta, adds a beautiful nuttiness.

From Salon ● May 1, 2026

Among the people, there was a sense of vibrancy and freedom.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady