vibrant

American  

[vahy-bruhnt] / ˈvaɪ brənt /

adjective

1. moving to and fro rapidly; vibrating.

2. vibrating so as to produce sound, as a string.

3. (of sounds) characterized by perceptible vibration; resonant; resounding.

4. pulsating with vigor and energy.

   the vibrant life of a large city.

5. vigorous; energetic; vital.

   a vibrant personality.

6. stimulating; exciting; vivid: a vibrant performance.

   vibrant colors;

   a vibrant performance.

7. Phonetics. made with tonal vibration of the vocal cords; voiced.

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noun

1. Phonetics. a vibrant sound.

vibrant British  

/ ˈvaɪbrənt /

adjective

1. characterized by or exhibiting vibration; pulsating or trembling

2. giving an impression of vigour and activity

3. caused by vibration; resonant

4. (of colour) strong and vivid

5. phonetics trilled or rolled

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noun

1. a vibrant speech sound, such as a trilled ( r )

Other Word Forms

• unvibrant adjective
• unvibrantly adverb
• vibrance noun
• vibrancy noun
• vibrantly adverb

Etymology

Origin of vibrant

First recorded in 1540–50; from Latin vibrant-, stem of vibrāns, present participle of vibrāre “to shake, move to and fro”; -ant

Example Sentences

They also argue the ban amounts to unnecessary censorship in a vibrant democracy that is one of the most wired and educated countries in the world.

From Barron's

Set against a dark background, the vibrant colours and sweeping motion create an almost abstract, dance-like composition.

From BBC

In the Old City, home to a small but vibrant Christian community and several important churches, red baubles hang from some trees, shopkeepers have put up Christmas decorations and street vendors peddle warm chestnuts.

From Barron's

“Whether you’re unwinding on gorgeous beaches, exploring national parks, or embracing a vibrant city life, Australia offers something for everyone,” the job description says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The recognition "is a testament to its deep-rooted culinary traditions and vibrant food ecosystem", Tim Curtis, director and representative, Unesco Regional Office for South Asia, said.

From BBC

Related Words

• active
• dynamic
• energetic
• lively
• spirited
• vigorous
• vital
• vivid