vibrant — full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and striking in color
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and striking in color
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪbrənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's vibrant pink hair made her the coolest person at the nursing home.
- The vibrant startup culture includes free snacks and mandatory fun.
- Seoul's vibrant nightlife attracts visitors from around the world.
vibrant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈvaɪbrənt/]
full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and striking in color
The vibrant flower market bursts with color under the morning sun.
A migrant's vibrant art shows flagrant brilliance!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vibrans', the present participle of 'vibrare' meaning 'to shake or quiver'. The word entered English in the late 16th century, initially describing physical vibration before extending to describe energy and brightness.
Breakdown
vibr- (shake, quiver from Latin vibrare) + -ant (suffix indicating a state or quality) = vibrant (shaking with energy, full of life)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's vibrant pink hair made her the coolest person at the nursing home.”
“The vibrant startup culture includes free snacks and mandatory fun.”
“Seoul's vibrant nightlife attracts visitors from around the world.”
“The artist used vibrant blues and yellows to capture the ocean scene.”
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