Vibe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vaɪb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vibe is a noun meaning (informal, originally New Age jargon, often in the plural) An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.
Meaning
(informal, originally New Age jargon, often in the plural) An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.
More Meanings
- (informal, preceded by the) Something that is good, trendy, pleasant, or atmospheric; a thing or person with a good vibe.
- (plural only, colloquial) A vibraphone.
- (informal) Vibration.
- (informal) A vibrator (sex toy).
- (transitive, colloquial) To stimulate with a vibrator.
- (intransitive, colloquial) To relax and enjoy oneself.
- (intransitive, colloquial) To agree.
Example Sentences
This place is giving me bad vibes.
I like her. I get good vibes from her.
OpenAI reportedly gave GPT-4o the system prompt to “match the user’s vibe.”
The couple canceled their night out when they got a bad vibe from the new babysitter.
Word Forms
- vibes
- vibing
- vibed
Synonyms for vibe
Depending on context, synonyms include feeling, jibe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vibraharp, vibraphone, vibrations, printing, style, vibration.
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