vibrant
gb/vˈaɪbɹənt/ us/vˈaɪbɹənt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 8000
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
full of life and energy
Full of life, energy, and movement.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a vibrant [person/place/activity]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
dull (Suggests something is boring and lacks energy or excitement.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
vibrant city
|vibrant nightlife
|vibrant community
|vibrant personality
|vibrant culture
|vibrant atmosphere
Mada
emotions
|daily life
|society
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
vibrant [color/clothes/flowers/painting]
Kosa la kawaida:
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."
Visawe
vivid (Very close in meaning; often used in more formal or descriptive writing about strong colors.)
Vinyume
dull (Describes colors that are not bright or strong, and may look gray or faded.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
vibrant colors
|vibrant red
|vibrant palette
|vibrant shades
|vibrant patterns
|vibrant dress
Mada
art
|appearance
|nature
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a vibrant [economy/industry/culture/scene]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
stagnant (Describes something that is not growing or changing and often has negative connotations.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
vibrant economy
|vibrant democracy
|vibrant startup scene
|vibrant arts scene
|vibrant tech sector
|vibrant civil society
Mada
economy
|society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a vibrant [voice/tone/sound]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think "vibrant" here means only "loud." It also suggests that the sound is rich and full, not just high in volume.
Visawe
resonant (Very close in meaning; often used in formal or literary descriptions of full, deep sounds.)
Vinyume
flat (Describes a sound that lacks richness or depth, especially in music or speech.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
vibrant tone
|vibrant voice
|vibrant sound
|vibrant chords
|vibrant strings
|vibrant resonance
Mada
music
|sound
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
vibrant
IPA
GB/vˈaɪbɹənt/
US/vˈaɪbɹənt/
Silabi na mkazo
vi - brant (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: vibrant
Familia ya neno
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.