vibe
/vaɪb/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈaɪb] /vaɪb/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈaɪb] /ˈvīb How to pronounce vibe (audio)/ (ame, mw)
vibe — noun
- vibesingular
- vibesplural
1. The general feeling or mood that comes from a person, a place, or a situation —
The general feeling or mood that comes from a person, a place, or a situation — for example, the relaxed energy of a coffee shop or the tense atmosphere before an important meeting.
The beachside café had such a relaxed vibe that Tariq stayed there all afternoon reading.
collocation: relaxed vibe
The empty apartment gave off a strange vibe — Sivan felt someone had been there recently.
Andrés loved the creative vibe of the shared workspace where he painted every day.
There was a tense vibe in the room as everyone waited for the test results.
A good vibe among coworkers can make even a busy day feel easy.
- atmosphere
more formal and neutral; 'vibe' is slangier
- mood
focuses more on the emotional state than the surrounding energy
- energy
emphasises the active, dynamic quality of the feeling
- aura
suggests a mysterious or spiritual quality
用法筆記
Often used with an adjective that describes the quality of the feeling: 'good/bad/positive/negative/weird/chill vibe.'
常見錯誤
2. Positive or hopeful feelings that a person expresses towards someone with the ai
Positive or hopeful feelings that a person expresses towards someone with the aim of supporting them or wishing them well — used especially in the phrase 'send good vibes.'
Tyler asked his friends to send good vibes before his surgery.
pattern: send good vibes
Vikram sent positive vibes to his sister before her driving test.
Thanks for all the good vibes — they really helped me get through finals week.
Putri's message was full of healing vibes for everyone in the hospital.
- wishes
more general and neutral; 'vibes' is more informal and energetic
- support
focuses on practical help rather than emotional energy
- encouragement
more formal and active in tone
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'vibes,' often paired with 'good' or 'positive' or with the verb 'send.'
3. An informal short name for the vibraphone: a percussion instrument whose row of
An informal short name for the vibraphone: a percussion instrument whose row of metal keys the player hits with padded sticks, giving each note a gentle wavering tone.
Hyun played a beautiful solo on the vibe during the jazz concert.
The warm, shimmering sound of the vibe added a dreamy quality to the orchestra's performance.
register: informal noun for vibraphone
A skilled vibe player needs excellent control over the mallets to shape each note.
The band's new album features the vibe more prominently than their earlier recordings.
- vibraphone
the full, formal term for the instrument
用法筆記
Mainly used in music contexts such as jazz, orchestral, or marching-band performances. The full word 'vibraphone' is more common in formal writing.
vibe — verb
- vibepresent simple I / you / we / they
- vibes3rd person singular
- vibing-ing form
- vibedpast simple
1. To feel a natural sense of comfort, harmony, or connection with someone or somet
To feel a natural sense of comfort, harmony, or connection with someone or something because your personalities, moods, or styles match well — for example, vibing with a new friend who shares your sense of humour.
Hugo vibed with his new classmates the moment they all laughed at the same joke.
pattern: vibe + with + person
If a candidate does not vibe with the team, the manager usually notices right away.
The two musicians vibed together so well that they finished the whole song in one take.
Amelia realised she did not vibe with the loud party culture and left after an hour.
- get along
more neutral and common; 'vibe' is slangier
- click
similar informality; suggests instant connection rather than ongoing harmony
- connect
can be used in formal contexts; less casual than 'vibe'
- hit it off
specifically about first meetings; 'vibe' works for ongoing relationships too
- clash
to conflict or be in opposition
文法句型
vibe + with + person/thing
vibe + together
用法筆記
Almost always used in the pattern 'vibe with [someone/something]' or 'vibe together.' Rarely appears in formal or academic writing.
常見錯誤
2. To relax and enjoy music by listening to it, moving to it, or playing along with
To relax and enjoy music by listening to it, moving to it, or playing along with it in a calm, unhurried way without any particular goal.
Ife put on her headphones and vibed to old jazz records all evening.
pattern: vibe + to + music
Eliska spent Sunday morning vibing out to her favourite indie playlist.
pattern: vibe + out + to
The crowd was vibing to the reggae band's smooth rhythms under the warm summer sun.
A young guitarist sat on the steps, vibing along to the street band's cheerful tune.
文法句型
vibe + to + music
vibe + out
vibe + out + to + music
用法筆記
Commonly used in the phrasal form 'vibe out to [music].' Can also stand alone: 'Just vibing.'
3. To direct positive energy, hopeful thoughts, or supportive feelings toward a per
To direct positive energy, hopeful thoughts, or supportive feelings toward a person who is facing a challenge or going through a difficult experience.
Imran vibed healing thoughts to his friend who was recovering from an illness.
pattern: vibe + someone + thoughts
The group chat was full of people vibing good luck to Eliska before her marathon.
Tariq vibed positive energy to his teammates before the championship game.
Before the presentation, Sivan's colleagues all vibed calm confidence her way.
文法句型
vibe + someone + something positive
用法筆記
Closely related to noun sense 2 ('good vibes'). The object is typically something positive: 'good energy,' 'healing thoughts,' 'support.' Less common than the noun form 'send good vibes.'
4. To give off or produce a particular kind of feeling, atmosphere, or energy — for
To give off or produce a particular kind of feeling, atmosphere, or energy — for example, a café vibing a cosy warmth or a person vibing quiet confidence.
The old bookshop vibed a cosy warmth that made customers want to stay for hours.
With its neon lights and lively music, the club vibed an energetic party atmosphere.
collocation: vibe an atmosphere
Hugo vibes quiet confidence every time he walks into a meeting room.
The renovated loft vibes a modern, open feel with its tall windows and white walls.
- absorb
to take in rather than give out
文法句型
vibe + noun phrase (quality/feeling)
用法筆記
The subject is usually a place (room, café, city) or a person. The object describes a quality: warmth, confidence, creativity, energy, etc.