vibrant

Pulsing with energy

Vibrant describes something pulsing with energy or intensity.

A vibrant color is bold and saturated.

A vibrant neighborhood teems with activity.

A vibrant personality radiates enthusiasm.

The word comes from the Latin for shaking or trembling—vibrant things seem to hum with life: The market was vibrant with vendors and shoppers.

She wore a vibrant shade of orange.

color

brilliant

Intensely bright or gifted

bold · vivid · dazzling · intense · rich · glowing · striking · fluorescent · neon · iridescent

energy

energetic

Having much vigor

effervescent · exuberant · animated · spirited · vivacious · peppy · zestful · buoyant · sprightly · brisk

personality

charismatic

Compellingly attractive to others

expressive · colorful · spirited · enthusiastic · passionate · compelling · captivating · charming · radiant · infectious

atmosphere

bustling

Full of energetic activity

pulsing · alive · teeming · humming · hopping · happening · booming · active · stimulating · exciting

sound

resonant

Deeply vibrating with sound

rich · full-bodied · resounding · deep · carrying · booming · echoing · melodious · clear · projecting

Categories
Opposites
color/visual intensity

vibrantdull

Lacking edge or interest

pale · muted · faded · colorless · colourless

energy/liveliness

vibrantlifeless

Devoid of animation

dead · dull · stagnant · listless · spiritless

sound/resonance

vibrantmuted

Made quieter or softer

dull · flat · thin · hollow · faint

Phrases
Family

vibrate, vibration, vibrancy, vibrato

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G