Meaning & Definition of word "Vibration"

Vibration

/vaɪˈbreɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. A rapid back-and-forth motion or oscillation of an object.
    • Example: The vibration of the speaker could be felt across the room while the music played.
  • 2. A feeling or sensation that is experienced by a person, often relating to a mood or atmosphere.
    • Example: She could sense a negative vibration in the room when they started arguing.
  • 3. The physical oscillation of particles in a medium, which can occur in solids, liquids, or gases.
    • Example: The vibrations from the earthquake were recorded by the seismographs.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of vibration

Meaning: Good vibes

Example Sentence: This place has such good vibes, I love it!

Meaning: Bad vibes

Example Sentence: I got bad vibes from that guy.