Word
vibes
Meanings
the mood, feeling, or atmosphere that someone or something gives
a person's general energy or the impression they create (especially friendly, awkward, confident, etc.)
Definition
“Vibes” are the feelings or atmosphere you get from a person, place, or situation.
“Vibes” means the general mood or feeling that something gives you, often based on small details rather than clear facts. People use it to describe the atmosphere of a place or the impression someone creates. It is informal and very common in spoken English and social media.
Examples
- I love the vibes in this café; it helps me focus without feeling stressed.
- You can tell the vibes changed when the music slowed and people started talking quietly.
- He got strange vibes from the empty hallway and decided to wait for his friend.
- She brings positive vibes to the team, even when deadlines are tight.
- They said the beach town had relaxed vibes, so they stayed an extra day.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use “vibes” as a singular noun (e.g., “a vibe are”), but it is usually plural in this meaning: “The vibes are good.”
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