Vibe: meaning, definitions and examples
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vibe
[ vaษชb ]
positive energy
Vibe is a slang term used to describe the atmosphere or feeling of a place, situation, or person. It refers to the overall energy or mood, often associated with a specific emotion or impression. Vibe can be positive, negative, chill, energetic, relaxed, etc.
Synonyms
ambiance, atmosphere, aura, feeling.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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vibe |
Casual and modern situations, often used informally to describe the general mood or energy of a place, event, or person.
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atmosphere |
Versatile use, appropriate in both casual and formal settings, to describe the mood or overall feeling of a place or event. It can refer to physical surroundings or the general emotional environment.
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feeling |
General term used to describe an emotional response to a place, situation, or person. It is versatile and can be used in most contexts.
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aura |
Spiritual or mystical connotations, often used to describe the distinct energy or feel that a person, place, or thing emits. It can also refer to an invisible quality.
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ambiance |
More formal or elegant settings, often used to describe the character and atmosphere of a place. It can refer to the decor, lighting, and overall feeling.
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Examples of usage
- The vibe at the party was amazing, everyone was having a great time.
- I'm not feeling the vibe in this room, let's go somewhere else.
to emit a particular feeling or atmosphere
To vibe means to give off a certain energy or mood. It can also be used to describe the act of connecting with someone on an emotional or energetic level.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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vibe |
Used informally to describe the atmosphere or feeling that a person, place, or situation gives off.
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emitting |
Typically used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the release or production of something, like light, sound, or gas.
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radiating |
Used to describe the process of sending out energy, heat, or emotion from a central point, often in a way that can be physically felt or clearly noticed.
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exuding |
Often used to describe someone giving off a strong emotion or quality, usually in a metaphorical sense, like confidence or charm.
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Examples of usage
- The music in the club really vibes with the crowd.
- We really vibed during our conversation, I feel like we have a lot in common.
Translations
Translations of the word "vibe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vibraรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Stimmung
๐ฎ๐ฉ getaran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะฑัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ wibracja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใ
๐ซ๐ท vibration
๐ช๐ธ vibraciรณn
๐น๐ท titreลim
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฒุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ vibrace
๐ธ๐ฐ vibrรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๅด
๐ธ๐ฎ vibracija
๐ฎ๐ธ titringur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัััะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vibrasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ vibraciรณn
Etymology
The word 'vibe' originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the 1960s and 1970s. It has since become a popular slang term used in everyday language to describe the energy or feeling of a place or person. The term has evolved to encompass a wide range of emotions and atmospheres, from positive vibes to bad vibes.
See also: vibes.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,669, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28666 constrict
- 28667 puncturing
- 28668 unfaithfulness
- 28669 vibe
- 28670 denaturing
- 28671 proconsul
- 28672 staffer
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