vibe
noun
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plural vibes
Definition of vibe
(Entry 1 of 2)
informal
: a distinctive feeling or quality capable of being sensed
This place has a good/bad vibe. She gave me a weird vibe. = She gave off a weird vibe. = I got a weird vibe from her. Though zebra print looks positively of the moment, it also conveys a groovy retro vibe.— Liana Satenstein and Madeline Fass seems to be in on every conversation, every deal, every vibe that is winging through the room— Albert Goldman
—often plural a place with good vibes [=vibrations]… You've been giving off such bad vibes around here that the geraniums in the break room are dying …— Ruth WalkerNow some of those closest to the former Disney star are sending positive vibes [=thoughts, wishes] her way via heartfelt social media messages …— Cole Delbyck… a smart, versatile collection of funk, pop, rock, and soul vibes.— Craig Jenkins
vibe
verb
vibed;
vibing;
vibes
Definition of vibe (Entry 2 of 2)
1
intransitive
informal
: to enjoy music
… listeners vibed on her new release…— Allison Samuels … we were all just vibing to the beat… — Rolling Stone
2
intransitive
informal
: to be in harmony
"They just vibed," says [Steve] Nash's agent, Bill Duffy. "They ended up hanging out, and there was some chemistry…" — Sports Illustrated She said many things with which I agree, but I especially "vibed"… with her critique of the American democratic process…— Charles M. Williams
3
transitive
informal
: to convey a sense of (a place, a feeling, etc.)
I found that I loved the little town. In many ways, it vibed New York.— Isabel Gillies
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Synonyms for vibe
Synonyms: Noun
aura, chi (or ch'i), energy, ki, vibration(s)
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Examples of vibe in a Sentence
Noun
I got a weird vibe from her. a book by a professor of physiological science about her experiments with human energy fields and the vibes they emanateRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
It's been revamped and there are cool rooms with a sort of '60s vibe. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Handmaid's Tale' Star Breaks Down Her Insider Guide to Toronto," 8 Sep. 2019 Tucked behind hedges and glass-and-steel fencing, the bohemian-vibe retreat has four bedrooms and four bathrooms in nearly 3,350 square feet of living space. — Los Angeles Times, "Designer Kim Gordon sells contemporary beach retreat in Venice for $3.25 million," 4 Sep. 2019 This, combined with the sprinkling of clothing and letters throughout the labyrinthine woods, gives Aokigahara a terrifying Blair-Witch–meets–Palace-of-Knossos vibe that will chill you to your bones. — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, "Creepy Catacombs, Islands of Dolls, and 18 Other Terrifying Places for Thrill Seekers," 4 Sep. 2019 The small bar, with its posh white leather chairs and lounge vibe, could get rowdy. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "First Look: Inside Tri-Valley’s fine-dining hidden gem, The Salt," 29 Aug. 2019 The cauliflower florets are breaded and crispy but served with the sauce on the side, keeping it from infusing with the coating and offering that oh-so-addictive buffalo vibe. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "40 craft beers and a vegetarian-friendly menu make Crescent Hill Craft House stand out," 28 Aug. 2019 That, along with the potted cactus and dusty-pink cacti print hanging behind the sofa, all lended to the laidback, boho vibe Gina was going for. — Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Gina Rodriguez's New Living Room Redefines California Cool," 27 Aug. 2019 There's something for every vibe here: for the throwback-loving, millennial pink 'Gram Girl? — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "The Instagram Guide to Dubai," 27 Aug. 2019 The trailer plays up the space opera/spaghetti Western crossover vibe. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "A lone gunman roams a galaxy in chaos in first trailer for The Mandalorian," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vibe.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vibe
vibe
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vibe
informal
: a feeling that someone or something gives you
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