Synonyms for

Vibrations

Verb / vaɪˈbreɪʃʌnz / Another word for vibrations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vibrations are quick, small movements back and forth.

Synonyms & similar words

vibration quivering shakiness quiver vibe palpitation oscillation shaking trembling oscillations pulsations tremors quivers shakes shivers throbs quakes jitters vibes waves rumbles rumblings flutters vibratos oscillations throbbings quakings tremblings tremors

Synonyms by register

Formal

oscillations tremors fluctuations

Informal

jitters shakes wobbles

Literary

quivers tremblings

Antonyms

stillness calm quiet rest stability immobility

Common collocations

  • slight vibrations
  • subtle vibrations
  • detect vibrations
  • feel vibrations
  • sound vibrations
  • earth vibrations
  • intense vibrations

Word family

noun vibration
verb vibrate
adjective vibrational
adverb vibrationally

Usage note

Vibrations can refer to physical movements or to a feeling or atmosphere. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The vibrations in the car made my hands tingle.
  2. The sound of the drums was a constant vibration in my chest.
  3. When I plucked the guitar string, I could feel the vibrations in my fingers.
  4. The earthquake caused intense vibrations throughout the city.
  5. The hummingbird's wings create rapid vibrations in the air.

Quotes

  • Life is a vibration, a rhythm, and once you understand it, you can create anything you want. - Jacque Fresco
  • Everything in life is vibration. - Albert Einstein
  • The universe is a continuous web. Touch it at any point and the whole web quivers. - Stanley Kunitz

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