vibrant
gb/vˈaɪbɹənt/ us/vˈaɪbɹənt/
B1
English
~ 8000
életteli, pezsgő, élénk, virágzó, zengő, rezonáns
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [person/place/activity]
The city feels especially vibrant during the summer festival.
A város a nyári fesztivál idején különösen pezsgőnek hat.
She has a vibrant personality that draws people to her.
Olyan életteli személyisége van, hogy vonzza az embereket.
The café was small but incredibly vibrant, full of music and conversation.
They are working hard to build a more vibrant local community.
The market is vibrant at dawn, with vendors calling out and people bargaining.
Learner examples
This area is very vibrant at night.
Ez a környék éjszaka nagyon élénk.
He is a vibrant young teacher who makes class fun.
Életteli fiatal tanár, aki élvezetessé teszi az órákat.
We moved to a vibrant town with many events.
The restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere on weekends.
She joined a vibrant group of students at university.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "vibrant" with "vibrating" and say things like "a vibrating city" for an energetic city. Use "vibrant" to talk about energy and activity, and "vibrating" when something is physically shaking.
Meaning
full of life and energy
Collocations
vibrant city
|vibrant nightlife
|vibrant community
|vibrant personality
|vibrant culture
|vibrant atmosphere
Synonyms
lively (Very close in meaning, but slightly more common in everyday speech and can sound a bit less strong than "vibrant".)
|
dynamic (Emphasizes constant change and progress, often for people, businesses, or places.)
Antonyms
dull (Suggests something is boring and lacks energy or excitement.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Full of life, energy, and movement.
Having a lot of life, energy, and activity; lively and dynamic.
B1
2
élénk
B1
Usage pattern:
vibrant [color/clothes/flowers/painting]
The artist used vibrant colors to bring the scene to life.
A művész élénk színeket használt, hogy életre keltse a jelenetet.
She wore a vibrant blue jacket that everyone noticed.
Élénkkék dzsekit viselt, amit mindenki észrevett.
The garden is full of vibrant flowers in spring.
The film is known for its vibrant visual style.
He chose a vibrant shade of yellow for the kitchen walls.
Learner examples
The painting has many vibrant colors.
A festményen sok élénk szín van.
She bought a vibrant green dress.
Élénkzöld ruhát vásárolt.
I like the vibrant red of these shoes.
The park is full of vibrant flowers in May.
We painted the door a vibrant blue.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse "colorful" instead of "vibrant". "Colorful" means having many colors, while "vibrant" focuses on how strong and bright the color is. A single strong color can be "vibrant" but not necessarily "colorful."
Meaning
bright and strong in color
Collocations
vibrant colors
|vibrant red
|vibrant palette
|vibrant shades
|vibrant patterns
|vibrant dress
Synonyms
vivid (Very close in meaning; often used in more formal or descriptive writing about strong colors.)
Antonyms
dull (Describes colors that are not bright or strong, and may look gray or faded.)
Themes
art
|appearance
|nature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very bright and strong in color.
Having a strong, bright, and clear color that stands out.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [economy/industry/culture/scene]
The country has a vibrant economy driven by small businesses.
Az országnak virágzó gazdasága van, amelyet kisvállalkozások mozgatnak.
Berlin is known for its vibrant arts scene.
Berlin pezsgő művészeti életéről ismert.
A vibrant civil society is essential for a healthy democracy.
The city has become a vibrant hub for technology startups.
They hope to create a vibrant local market for young designers.
Learner examples
This city has a vibrant music scene.
Ebben a városban pezsgő zenei élet van.
The region now enjoys a vibrant economy.
A régióban ma már virágzó gazdaság működik.
We want to build a vibrant culture at our company.
A vibrant democracy needs active citizens.
The town is trying to create a vibrant tourist industry.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "vibrant" for any positive thing, even when it only means "good" or "nice". In this sense, use "vibrant" when you want to say that something is active, strong, and growing, not just that it is good.
Meaning
strong, active, and growing
Collocations
vibrant economy
|vibrant democracy
|vibrant startup scene
|vibrant arts scene
|vibrant tech sector
|vibrant civil society
Synonyms
thriving (Emphasizes successful growth and health; commonly used for businesses, communities, and economies.)
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dynamic (Highlights energy and change, especially in business, technology, or culture.)
Antonyms
stagnant (Describes something that is not growing or changing and often has negative connotations.)
Themes
economy
|society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong, active, and growing in a healthy way.
Strong, active, and developing successfully, especially about a system, economy, or culture.
C1
LITERARY
4
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [voice/tone/sound]
Her vibrant voice filled the concert hall.
Zengő hangja betöltötte a koncerttermet.
The cello produced a warm, vibrant tone.
A cselló hangja meleg és zengő volt.
He spoke in a vibrant baritone that commanded attention.
The recording captures the vibrant sound of the orchestra.
The instrument’s vibrant resonance surprised the young musician.
Learner examples
The singer has a vibrant voice.
Az énekesnek zengő hangja van.
The guitar makes a rich, vibrant sound.
A gitár telt, zengő hangot ad.
We heard a vibrant note from the violin.
His vibrant tone was clear in the small room.
The drum has a deep, vibrant sound.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "vibrant" here means only "loud." It also suggests that the sound is rich and full, not just high in volume.
Meaning
having a strong resonant sound
Collocations
vibrant tone
|vibrant voice
|vibrant sound
|vibrant chords
|vibrant strings
|vibrant resonance
Synonyms
resonant (Very close in meaning; often used in formal or literary descriptions of full, deep sounds.)
Antonyms
flat (Describes a sound that lacks richness or depth, especially in music or speech.)
Themes
music
|sound
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Making a strong, clear sound that seems to shake a little.
Producing a strong, clear, and resonant sound that seems to vibrate.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vibrant
IPA
GB/vˈaɪbɹənt/
US/vˈaɪbɹənt/
Syllables & stress
vi - brant (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: vibrant
Word family
Expressions
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