vibrant

CEFRB2

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Full of energy, life, or bright color.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Lively and vigorous.

Examples

  • Sami was blessed with a vibrant and growing career.

  • This tie has a more vibrant color and goes better with this suit.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings
  1. Vibrating, resonant or resounding.

  2. Pulsing with energy or activity.

noun

Extra meaning
  1. Any of a class of consonants including taps and trills.

More examples

In context
  • France is a vibrant democracy.

  • He has a vibrant personality.

  • A vibrant voice in the true sense is of course desirable

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Origin

adjective

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