What does "vibrant" mean?

1. (full of energy) full of energy, life, and activity. 2. (bright and strong colors) very bright, strong, and clear colors. 3. (resonant sound) a sound that is strong, deep, and clear.

vibrant

adj.

US //ˈvaɪbɹənt// UK //vˈaɪbɹənt// vi·brant

1 full of energy (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

full of energy, life, and activity.

characterised by a high degree of energy, vigour, or activity.

Example

The city has a vibrant nightlife with many clubs and restaurants open late.

Example

The neighborhood has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, attracting artists and entrepreneurs from across the country.
2 bright and strong colors (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

very bright, strong, and clear colors.

strikingly bright or intense in color; possessing high saturation.

Example

She wore a vibrant red dress that stood out in the crowd.

Example

The artist used a vibrant palette of oranges and purples to capture the intensity of the desert sunset.

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3 resonant sound (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal Music

a sound that is strong, deep, and clear.

characterised by resonance or vibration; producing a full, deep sound.

Example

The singer had a vibrant voice that filled the entire concert hall.

Example

The cello produced a vibrant, woody tone that resonated through the wooden floorboards of the stage.
- resonant
- ringing
- sonorous
- faint
- muffled

Origin

From French vibrant, from Latin vibrans, present participle of vibrare (“to vibrate”). See vibrate.