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
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She has a vibrant personality.
We painted the room a vibrant blue.
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Jennifer Chan, People.com, 26 May 2025
If your travel wardrobe skews neutral, this vibrant set is the perfect way to shake things up.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
Both are historic cities, forged in steel and railroads, yet modern with vibrant cultural scenes.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
Fresh flowers and herbs bring vibrant life to the table, especially when paired with aged terra cotta and personal touches.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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“Vibrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vibrant. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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