Vibration

/vaɪˈbreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A rapid back-and-forth motion or oscillation of an object.

The vibration of the speaker could be felt across the room while the music played.

A feeling or sensation that is experienced by a person, often relating to a mood or atmosphere.

She could sense a negative vibration in the room when they started arguing.

The physical oscillation of particles in a medium, which can occur in solids, liquids, or gases.

The vibrations from the earthquake were recorded by the seismographs.

Late 14th century, from Latin 'vibratio', meaning 'a shaking' or 'quivering'.

good vibrations

A positive feeling or atmosphere.

bad vibes

A negative feeling or atmosphere.

vibe check

An informal assessment of someone's mood or the atmosphere of a place.

vibrate

To move back and forth or up and down quickly.

vibratory

Relating to vibrations or the action of vibrating.

resonance

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.

Good vibes

This place has such good vibes, I love it!

Bad vibes

I got bad vibes from that guy.