vibe

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/vaɪb/
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A subtle feeling or mood that can be sensed from people, places or things, also used for the act of emitting or perceiving that feeling, and originally a term for a physical vibration.
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Examples

  • We felt a tense vibe before the meeting.
  • You can feel the vibe of the engine humming.
  • The concert's vibe was electric.
  • The device uses a vibe sensor to detect motion.
  • He vibes with the crowd during the show.

Similar words

aura
quiver
express
throb
pulse
vibration
radiate
emit
mood
oscillation

Meanings

Atmospheric feeling

noun
everyday
informal
A subtle feeling or mood that can be sensed from a person, place, or thing.

Usage

Use vibe to describe the overall feeling or atmosphere of a person, place, or thing.

Examples

  • The café has a cozy vibe.
  • She gave off a mysterious vibe.
  • I love the retro vibe of this room.
  • His outfit creates a bold vibe.
  • The concert's vibe was electric.
  • We felt a tense vibe before the meeting.
  • The city’s night vibe is unforgettable.

Common mistakes

Confusing the noun with the verb or using the plural incorrectly.
IncorrectCorrect
She vibe the party. She gave the party a good vibe.
I like the vibes of this song. I like the vibe of this song.
The vibe are nice. The vibe is nice.

Similar words

aura
ambience
atmosphere
mood
tone
feel
energy

Emit a feeling

verb
everyday
informal
To convey or radiate a particular mood or impression.

Usage

Use vibe as a verb when talking about giving off or sensing a particular mood.

Examples

  • He vibes with the crowd during the show.
  • She vibed with the music all night.
  • Do you vibe with this brand?
  • They vibed on the same wavelength.
  • I’m vibing to the rhythm right now.
  • You can vibe the atmosphere by smiling.
  • We vibed together at the coffee shop.

Common mistakes

Dropping the preposition or using the wrong form.
IncorrectCorrect
I vibe the music. I vibe with the music.
She vibed the crowd. She vibed with the crowd.
They are vibing the party. They are vibing at the party.

Similar words

radiate
exude
emit
project
convey
give off
express

Physical vibration

noun
technical
neutral
A rapid oscillation of particles that can be felt as a sensation.

Usage

Use vibe for the original sense of a physical vibration, especially in technical contexts.

Examples

  • The phone gave a faint vibe when it received a call.
  • You can feel the vibe of the engine humming.
  • The device uses a vibe sensor to detect motion.
  • He adjusted the vibe to match the frequency.
  • The lab measured the vibe of the material under stress.
  • A strong vibe can be felt on the subway platform.
  • The speaker emitted a low vibe that resonated.

Common mistakes

Mixing the slang sense with the physical sense.
IncorrectCorrect
The vibe was loud. The vibration was loud.
She felt the vibe of the table. She felt the vibration of the table.
The device has a bad vibe. The device has a bad vibration.

Similar words

oscillation
shudder
tremor
quiver
pulse
throb
vibration

Usage

Choose vibe for informal descriptions of mood or atmosphere, and use the verb form when talking about giving off or sensing that mood.

Common mistakes

The word is often used as a noun, so saying vibe as a verb without vibing can sound off, as in I vibe the party.

Etymology

From the noun vibration, clipped to vibe in the early 20th century.

FAQ

What does vibe mean as a noun?

vibe as a noun refers to a subtle feeling or atmosphere that can be sensed from a person, place, or thing.

How is vibe used as a verb?

When used as a verb, vibe means to emit or sense a particular mood or impression, often with with or to.

Is vibe formal or informal?

vibe is generally informal and is common in everyday conversation and social media.

Can vibe describe a physical vibration?

Yes, in technical contexts vibe can denote a rapid oscillation or vibration of an object.

What is the origin of the word vibe?

vibe is a clipping of the word vibration, first recorded in the early 1900s.

What are some synonyms for vibe?

Synonyms include aura, ambience, atmosphere, mood, tone, feel, and energy.

What is the opposite of vibe?

Opposites can be lack, stillness, or silence, depending on context.

How do I say someone has a good vibe?

You can say They have a good vibe or They give off a good vibe.

What does it mean to vibe with someone?

To vibe with someone means to share a similar feeling or to be on the same wavelength.

Is vibe used in music descriptions?

Yes, musicians often talk about the vibe of a song to describe its overall feeling or style.

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