NYT Dictionary

VIBRANT

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/
AdjectiveNounVI-brantvi-brant · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Pulsing with energy or activity.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dynamicboomingdazzlingluminousnitidenergeticspiritedremugientvivaciousactive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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