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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Captain Morgan’s labels, meanwhile, have lost “the color and vibrancy and vitality of this brand,” O’Keeffe said, while line extensions like canned Slice Coladas suffer from a diluted master-brand identity:

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

There were highs and lows, but the positivity and vibrancy he brought made him a cherished figure.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Sébastien Vaniček, a French filmmaker of vigor if not vibrancy, is the fourth director to pick up the series, now on its sixth installment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 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

She had seen her mother’s body after she died, of course, but her face had lost all of the vibrancy that made her recognizable.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo