vibrant
gb/vˈaɪbɹənt/ us/vˈaɪbɹənt/
B1
Anglais
~ 8000
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
full of life and energy
Full of life, energy, and movement.
Schéma d’usage :
a vibrant [person/place/activity]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
dull (Suggests something is boring and lacks energy or excitement.)
Collocations
vibrant city
|vibrant nightlife
|vibrant community
|vibrant personality
|vibrant culture
|vibrant atmosphere
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
vibrant [color/clothes/flowers/painting]
Erreur fréquente :
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."
Synonymes
vivid (Very close in meaning; often used in more formal or descriptive writing about strong colors.)
Antonymes
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
Thèmes
art
|appearance
|nature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
a vibrant [economy/industry/culture/scene]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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
Thèmes
economy
|society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
a vibrant [voice/tone/sound]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think "vibrant" here means only "loud." It also suggests that the sound is rich and full, not just high in volume.
Synonymes
resonant (Very close in meaning; often used in formal or literary descriptions of full, deep sounds.)
Antonymes
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
Thèmes
music
|sound
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
vibrant
API
GB/vˈaɪbɹənt/
US/vˈaɪbɹənt/
Syllabes et accentuation
vi - brant (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: vibrant
Famille de mots
Expressions
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