Meaning & use
vibes
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The general feeling or atmosphere of a place, situation, or person, as sensed by others.
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The new cafe has really relaxed vibes, with soft music and warm lighting.
Something about the meeting gave off bad vibes, so she stayed quiet.
A note on using this word
"Vibes" is informal and almost always used in casual speech rather than formal writing; the singular "vibe" is also common ("good vibe").
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