1
a(1)
: pulsating with life, vigor, or activity
a vibrant personality
(2)
: oscillating or pulsating rapidly
b(1)
: readily set in vibration
(2)
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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Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Columbus is regarded for its vibrant arts, culture and food scene, and ex-Hoosiers apparently want a piece of that.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 25 July 2025
Two hundred years later, Carl’s Drug Store is still a vibrant part of the community.
—Shawn Hardy, USA Today, 25 July 2025
For a pop of color, check out this vibrant multi-colored straw bag that holds all your essentials like your phone, keys, and more without the bulk.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 July 2025
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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vibrant
adjective
vi·brant
ˈvī-brənt 
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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