vibrations
word · lemma: vibration
/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃənz/
/vaɪbɹˈeɪʃənz/
Definition
Vibrations are quick, repeated movements back and forth. The word can also refer to the feelings or atmosphere that a place or person gives off.
Usage & Nuances
Used both in scientific/technical contexts and informally to talk about a 'feeling' or 'atmosphere' (e.g., 'good vibrations'). Collocates with 'strong', 'low', 'high', and 'feel'. Informally, often shortened to 'vibes'.
Spanish: vibracionesPortuguese (BR): vibraçõesPortuguese (PT): vibraçõesChinese (Simplified): 振动Chinese (Traditional): 振動Hindi: कंपनArabic: اهتزازاتBengali: কম্পন - অনুভূতি (আবহ)Russian: вибрации - ощущения (атмосфера)Japanese: 振動 - 雰囲気（フィーリング）Vietnamese: rung động - cảm giác (bầu không khí)Korean: 진동 - 분위기(느낌)Turkish: titreşim - his (atmosfer)Urdu: ارتعاشات - احساسات (ماحول)Indonesian: getaran - suasana (perasaan)
Example Sentences
The phone makes vibrations when it rings.
basic
Earthquakes cause strong vibrations in the ground.
basic
You can feel the vibrations from the loud music.
basic
Some people say they can pick up good vibrations in a happy place.
natural
The engine’s vibrations kept us awake all night.
natural
Do you ever get weird vibrations from certain people?
natural