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vibe

vibe

200 6.4
A mood you feel from a place, person, or music
  • noun
  • /vaɪb/
  • Informal
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  • The cafe has a relaxed vibe that encourages people to linger and chat.
  • a different vibe

Yes, I'm feeling like a pink vibe for the lips.

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Examples

  • "I think our success is that we create a whole different vibe," Hedrick said.

    Academic text (2002)
  • I think morale is high, still a good vibe, and guys are excited to play.

    Blog text (3)
  • For me, it's always a vibe thing, so.

  • We're going to continue on that vibe by going to the library.

  • That depends on the vibe of the the venue.

  • I'm not getting a friendly vibe.

  • It's just about sharing positive vibes and being cool.

  • Thanks everyone for the beta and good vibes, a moment I will never forget.

    Blog text (3)
  • That's the kind of vibe I'm feeling from this video.

  • It totally like messes up the vibe of the whole event.

Synonyms

sense
vsvibe
3.1

A general feeling about a situation

is a more specific distinctive emotional quality noticed in situations
spirit
vsvibe
822 3.1

A person's mood or energy, often lively and positive

is broader covering mood of places and music as well as people
mood
vsvibe
599 2.1

The general feeling of a person, group, or place at a time

is a sensed, distinctive external atmosphere rather than an internal state
tone
vsvibe
497 3.5

How a person's voice shows their feelings or attitude

is an overall emotional atmosphere sensed rather than a personal expression
atmosphere
vsvibe
319 3.2

The mood or feeling in a place

is a more informal sensory word for the same emotional quality
feeling
vsvibe
267 1.4

The mood or atmosphere in a place

is a sensed, distinctive emotional quality rather than a simple mood
air
vsvibe
230 6.8

A feeling around a person, place, or thing that others notice

is the sensed emotional quality rather than a vague surrounding feel
feel
vsvibe
168 3.4

The general atmosphere of a place that people notice

is more about a distinctive sensed emotional quality than a general impression
flavor
vsvibe
  • US
105 3.1

The general impression a place or event gives

is a sensed emotional quality rather than a metaphorical impression
aura
vsvibe
73 6.3

A special feeling people notice around a person, place, or thing

is a more general sensed emotional quality rather than a subtle personal surround
smell
vsvibe
54 5.6

A feeling in a place that suggests a situation or mood

is a broader emotional quality not limited to intuitive impression
vibration
vsvibe
  • Informal
34 3.9

A feeling you get without thinking about a place, situation, or person

is used more broadly beyond simple instinctive sense
ambiance
vsvibe
  • US
16 5.3

The mood of a place, for example a cafe or restaurant

is used more broadly applying beyond places to people and music
good vibe
vsvibe
  • Informal
8 4.1

A friendly, positive mood that makes people feel welcome

is a general sensed emotional quality not limited to positivity
energy level
vsvibe
1 3.7

How lively and active a place or group feels at a time

is more about a sensed emotional quality rather than physical liveliness
tonality
vsvibe
1 6.8

The mood of sounds, especially a voice or music

is a general sensed emotional quality beyond sound-based character
cozy vibe
vsvibe
  • Informal
3.9

A warm, comfortable feeling in a place that makes people feel welcome

is a general emotional quality not only tied to warmth and comfort
arty vibe
vsvibe
  • Informal
7.7

A creative, relaxed feeling like an artist's cafe or studio

is broader and applies beyond artistic or creative contexts
emo vibe
vsvibe
  • Slang
9.0

A style or feeling of strong sadness shown in dark clothes, music, and moody photos

is more general and not limited to intense subcultural emotion
funk vibe
vsvibe
  • Informal
8.3

A lively feeling of music with a strong beat

is the general sensed emotional quality beyond specific music styles
creepo vibe
vsvibe
  • Slang
9.9

A feeling that someone or something is strange and makes you feel unsafe

is a general emotional quality not restricted to fear-inducing situations
spooky vibe
vsvibe
  • Informal
8.1

A creepy feeling like a ghost might be near

is a general emotional quality not necessarily eerie or supernatural

Idioms

Your attitude and energy bring similar people into your life

Compounds

good vibe
  • Informal
8 4.1

A friendly, positive mood that makes people feel welcome

bummery vibe
  • Informal
9.9

A sad, gloomy feeling that makes people feel down

chucky vibe
  • Informal
9.9

A creepy feeling that a doll or toy is alive and dangerous

cozy vibe
  • Informal
3.9

A warm, comfortable feeling in a place that makes people feel welcome

creepo vibe
  • Slang
9.9

A feeling that someone or something is strange and makes you feel unsafe

emo vibe
  • Slang
9.0

A style or feeling of strong sadness shown in dark clothes, music, and moody photos

arty vibe
  • Informal
7.7

A creative, relaxed feeling like an artist's cafe or studio

funk vibe
  • Informal
8.3

A lively feeling of music with a strong beat

girlcum vibe
  • Offensive
9.9

A feeling that shows energetic confidence, female power, and fun

8.8

A relaxed, friendly atmosphere like a pub

piney vibe
  • Informal
8.0

A smell or feeling like pine trees that makes a place feel fresh like winter

schmancy vibe
  • Informal
8.9

A stylish, slightly showy atmosphere like in a fancy bar

sovok vibe
  • Slang
9.9

A plain, cold feeling like rooms or buildings from the Soviet era

spooky vibe
  • Informal
8.1

A creepy feeling like a ghost might be near

9.9

A bright, playful, and lively atmosphere with bold fashion and energy

How Intense

buzz
110 2.6
energy
311 1.6
vibe
  • Informal
200 6.4
atmosphere
319 3.2
undertone
12 6.7

Surface Forms

vibe singular
vibes plural

Etymology

Vibe comes from the word vibration, which originally meant 'a small movement or pulse', and people used that idea to talk about the 'energy' or mood you feel in a place or from music. So a vibe is the 'feeling' or atmosphere you notice around a person, room, or song.