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vibrant

vibrant

4 4.2
A strong, clear sound that fills a room
  • adjective
  • /ˈvaɪbrənt/
translation icon : vibrante
  • He's gone before TV cameras frequently in the past few months, offering a vibrant defense of the Obama administration.

Examples

  • But the sound is excellent, and the ethos and soul remain as vibrant as ever.

    Blog text (15)
  • Now a vibrant wash of strings calls forth the earliest rays of light.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • When he spoke, his voice was vibrant with excitement.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • The idea is to develop a sound that is vibrant and energized but also warm, rich, and free.

    Academic text (2004)
  • To Flowers, the sounds seemed to rise out of the night itself, vibrant, almost sourceless.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • "The Click Song" represents the vibrant and pulsating rhythms of Xhosa music.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The Majority Leader's vibrant voice competed confidently with the clatter of coffee cups and dessert plates.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • I redialed the Matthews number, listened again to Patty Kay's voice, so alive, vibrant, and untroubled.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • A stronger, more vibrant voice that could only belong to Meryl Asche, Everett's wife and Stephen's sister-in-law.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The concert featured a vibrant sound that energized the entire audience.

Synonyms

loud
vsvibrant
733 1.0

Having a very strong, high sound

adds deep fullness and active energy beyond mere volume
lively
vsvibrant
111 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

applies this energy to sound with extra depth and ringing strength
vigorous
vsvibrant
87 4.1

Having a lot of strength and energy

is specific to sound energy and ringing rather than general force
full
vsvibrant
52 2.7

Having a deep rich sound that fills a space

emphasizes active energy rather than only depth and body
rich
vsvibrant
36 2.3

Deep and full in color or sound

is more about active energy and ringing strength than general intensity
resounding
vsvibrant
23 4.9

Very loud and clear, or very strong and complete when talking about success

focuses more on energetic richness than on sheer loud clarity
bright
vsvibrant
17 3.8

A clear, sharp sound that is easy to hear

is stronger and fuller in active energy rather than only clear sharp tone
resonant
vsvibrant
7 5.6

A deep clear sound that lasts for a while

is more energetic and vivid rather than just long ringing
sonorous
vsvibrant
3 7.2

A deep, loud sound that fills a place

is more about active energy and tone than simply being loud
booming
vsvibrant
3 3.4

A deep loud voice or sound that echoes

adds active energy and brightness rather than only depth and echo
brilliant
vsvibrant
1 4.7

Very clear, sharp, and ringing in sound

leans more toward strong, rich energy rather than mere clarity
spirited
vsvibrant
1 4.1

Full of energy and enthusiasm

focuses that energy into the sound itself with ringing and strength
resonating
vsvibrant
5.1

A deep, clear sound that continues or a strong effect that stays with you

focuses more on active energy and force than on ongoing effect

Antonyms

148 2.7

Very slight and hard to notice

69 1.0

Not strong in sound, light, or color

Compounds

A busy market full of color, people, and noise

Evening entertainment that is lively and exciting, like clubs and live music

A person who is lively, energetic, and enthusiastic

A place where many live music shows happen and musicians gather

A set of bright, strong colors used in art and design

A lively place with many arts and events like music and festivals

A lively way to show feeling in art or performance

A place where political debates and events happen often and feel lively

Places where streets are full of life, color, and activity

A bright, stylish hat or accessory worn to make an outfit stand out

How Resonant

booming
3 3.4
resonant
7 5.6
vibrant
4 4.2
clear
40 1.0
thin
221 5.2

Surface Forms

vibrant positive

Morphology

vibrant = vibrate (transparent) = vibr + ant

The suffix '-ant' forms adjectives indicating a tendency or inclination, and the sense of 'strong, resonant sound' is directly related to vibration.

Etymology

Vibrant comes from the Latin vibrare 'to shake' and shares the same root as vibrate and vibration. A strong, full sound actually makes things vibrate, so a lively, rich sound is called vibrant.