vibe

Meanings

1. 1nouncountableinformal

   The mood or feeling that a place, person or situation gives off and that you sense without being told.

   Grammar: Usually singular with an or the: a relaxed vibe.

   Patterns

   • a vibe about someone
   • a good vibe

   The cafe has a cozy, friendly vibe.

   I got a strange vibe from the new neighbor.

   The party had a great vibe all night.

2. 2nouncountableslang

   A relaxed, easy atmosphere or style.

   Grammar: Often follows a descriptor: beach vibe.

   Patterns

   • a vibe

   The playlist is all summer vibes.

Word forms

Common combinations

good vibes

The meeting had good vibes from the start.

bad vibe

I got a bad vibe about the deal.

relaxed vibe

The town has a relaxed vibe.

pick up on a vibe

Dogs pick up on a nervous vibe quickly.

Synonyms and how they differ

atmosphere

Atmosphere is more neutral and suitable for formal writing.

feel

Feel is looser and can describe the texture or style of something too.

mood

Mood often describes the feelings of people, while vibe describes the whole setting.

Word family

vibes noun

plural form, very common in speech

vibe verb

informal: to get along or enjoy something together

Commonly confused: vibe or vibrate?

Practice

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