vibrant
gb/vˈaɪbɹənt/ us/vˈaɪbɹənt/
B1
English
~ 8000
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
full of life and energy
Full of life, energy, and movement.
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [person/place/activity]
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.
Synonyms
lively (Very close in meaning, but slightly more common in everyday speech and can sound a bit less strong than "vibrant".)
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dynamic (Emphasizes constant change and progress, often for people, businesses, or places.)
Antonyms
dull (Suggests something is boring and lacks energy or excitement.)
Collocations
vibrant city
|vibrant nightlife
|vibrant community
|vibrant personality
|vibrant culture
|vibrant atmosphere
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The city feels especially vibrant during the summer festival.
- She has a vibrant personality that draws people to her.
- 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.
- He is a vibrant young teacher who makes class fun.
- 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.
unknown
B1
property
2
bright and strong in color
Very bright and strong in color.
Usage pattern:
vibrant [color/clothes/flowers/painting]
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."
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.)
Collocations
vibrant colors
|vibrant red
|vibrant palette
|vibrant shades
|vibrant patterns
|vibrant dress
Themes
art
|appearance
|nature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The artist used vibrant colors to bring the scene to life.
- She wore a vibrant blue jacket that everyone noticed.
- 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.
- She bought a vibrant green dress.
- I like the vibrant red of these shoes.
- The park is full of vibrant flowers in May.
- We painted the door a vibrant blue.
adjective
B2
property
3
strong, active, and growing
Strong, active, and growing in a healthy way.
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [economy/industry/culture/scene]
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.
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.)
Collocations
vibrant economy
|vibrant democracy
|vibrant startup scene
|vibrant arts scene
|vibrant tech sector
|vibrant civil society
Themes
economy
|society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The country has a vibrant economy driven by small businesses.
- Berlin is known for its vibrant arts scene.
- 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.
- The region now enjoys a vibrant economy.
- 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.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
having a strong resonant sound
Making a strong, clear sound that seems to shake a little.
Usage pattern:
a vibrant [voice/tone/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.
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.)
Collocations
vibrant tone
|vibrant voice
|vibrant sound
|vibrant chords
|vibrant strings
|vibrant resonance
Themes
music
|sound
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- Her vibrant voice filled the concert hall.
- The cello produced a warm, vibrant tone.
- 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.
- The guitar makes a rich, vibrant sound.
- We heard a vibrant note from the violin.
- His vibrant tone was clear in the small room.
- The drum has a deep, vibrant sound.
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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