Vibrant

//ˈvaɪbɹənt// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of consonants including taps and trills.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pulsing with energy or activity.

    "He has a vibrant personality."

  2. 2
    Lively and vigorous.
  3. 3
    Vibrating, resonant or resounding.

    "Mock their pale vigils, void and vain, / Whether, more curious than humane, / Like Augurs old, they pore / On the still-vibrant fibre's frame;"

  4. 4
    Bright.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of colors that are bright and striking wordnet
  2. 2
    of sounds that are strong and resonating wordnet
  3. 3
    vigorous and animated wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
vivaciousabuzzactiveactiveacuteaggressive

Example

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"This tie has a more vibrant color and goes better with this suit."

Etymology

From French vibrant, from Latin vibrans, present participle of vibrare (“to vibrate”). See vibrate.

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