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. )

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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

“But when you look back at a bunch of evidence, particularly younger audiences going to the movies, there were signs of vibrancy in the audience behavior this summer.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

"You see American Muslims in every single walk of life, almost at every single level, and that's a testament to the vibrancy of the community."

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

“This works very well with the flavor of kangaroo and adds color and vibrancy to the dish.”

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Those relationships need heat and vibrancy over time to stay relevant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

She was grateful for knowing them now: the red of hollyberries, and the red ribbon of the Handfasting—she marveled at the vibrancy and vigor of it.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

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