vibrant
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
full of energy, life, and activity.
characterised by a high degree of energy, vigour, or activity.
Simple“The city has a vibrant nightlife with many clubs and restaurants open late.”
In context“The neighborhood has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub, attracting artists and entrepreneurs from across the country.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very bright, strong, and clear colors.
strikingly bright or intense in color; possessing high saturation.
Simple“She wore a vibrant red dress that stood out in the crowd.”
In context“The artist used a vibrant palette of oranges and purples to capture the intensity of the desert sunset.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a sound that is strong, deep, and clear.
characterised by resonance or vibration; producing a full, deep sound.
Simple“The singer had a vibrant voice that filled the entire concert hall.”
In context“The cello produced a vibrant, woody tone that resonated through the wooden floorboards of the stage.”
“A vibrant ecosystem, therefore, is one that hums with the sounds of life.”
“Robertsport, on the nation’s coast, has a vibrant surfing community and is increasingly drawing tourists .”
From French vibrant, from Latin vibrans, present participle of vibrare (“to vibrate”). See vibrate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.