vibrancy

[ vahy-bruhn-see ]
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noun
  1. vigorous, energetic, or lively quality; vitality: The author writes about “wells" of spiritual dynamism, strength, vibrancy, courage, and love to make the journey of aging more gracious.

  2. resonant quality of sound: I perceive a distinct lack of vibrancy in the sound output of this tiny, cheaply made device.

  1. the state or condition of vibrating or moving to and fro, especially in a string so as to produce sound: When you tap on the violin and hear a faint buzz, what you’re noticing is the normal vibrancy of the instrument.

Origin of vibrancy

1
First recorded in 1890–95; vibran(t) + -cy
  • Sometimes vi·brance [vahy-bruhns] /ˈvaɪ brəns/ .

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