vibration

noun
UK: /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
US: /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/

  1. A continuous slight shaking movement.

    1. I felt a slight vibration in my pocket and realised my phone was ringing.
    2. The vibration from the heavy machinery could be felt throughout the entire building.

  2. A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.

    1. I didn't like the vibration I got from him so I decided not to trust him.
    2. The positive vibration in the room was palpable, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

  3. The rapid movement of an object back and forth.

    1. The loud noise was due to the vibration of the engine.
    2. Scientists study vibration to understand sound and how it travels through different materials.

Synonyms

tremor atmosphere resonance feeling oscillation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vibration" in English means: A continuous slight shaking movement., A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others., The rapid movement of an object back and forth..

The phonetic transcription of "vibration" is /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/ in British English and /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vibration": tremor, atmosphere, resonance, feeling, oscillation.

Example usage of "vibration": "I felt a slight vibration in my pocket and realised my phone was ringing.". More examples on the page.