vibe

Pronunciation: /vaɪb/ (American English)

Origin: 1960s: abbreviation of vibration

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Meanings:

1. (noun) A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.
2. (noun) A distinctive feeling or quality capable of being sensed.
3. (verb) To be on the same wavelength as someone; to get along well.

Example Sentences:

1. The restaurant had a relaxed, bohemian vibe.
2. I'm not getting a good vibe from this situation.
3. We vibed really well on our first date.

Related Words:

• Verb forms: vibes, vibing, vibed
• Synonyms: atmosphere, mood, feeling, aura, ambiance

Memorization Trick: Think of "vibe" as the "VI-Bration of Emotions" – it's the invisible vibration or energy that you can feel but not see, much like the atmosphere or mood of a place or person.