vibe
UK: vaɪb | US: vaɪb
n. a distinctive emotional atmosphere or quality (e.g., "The café has a relaxed vibe.")
n. (informal) a person's emotional state or attitude (e.g., "She’s giving off positive vibes.")
v. (informal) to harmonize or resonate emotionally (e.g., "We really vibed at the concert.")
"Vibe" is a shortening of "vibration," borrowed into English in the 17th century from Latin vibrare. The modern informal sense emerged in 1960s counterculture, metaphorically linking physical vibrations to emotional or social energy. The silent "e" preserves the original spelling while simplifying pronunciation.
The artist’s music creates a calming vibe.
I didn’t like the vibe of that meeting—it felt tense.
They instantly vibed over their shared love of jazz.
The party had a great vibe until midnight.
His outfit gives off a retro vibe.