vitaladjective
uk/ˈvaɪ.təl/us/ˈvaɪ.t̬əl/vital adjective (IMPORTANT)
B2 necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:
A strong opposition is vital to a healthy democracy.
She had found out some information of vital importance.
The kidney plays a vital role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.
[ + that ] It's absolutely vital that you do exactly as I say.
[ + to infinitive ] It is vital to get medical supplies to the area as soon as possible.
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- It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.
- The exploration for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet.
- Mr Clinton singled out education as a vital tool in bridging the gap between rich and poor.
- These monuments are a vital part of the cultural heritage of South America.
- Trust is a vital ingredient in a successful marriage.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Very important or urgent
- all-important
- arch
- at all cost(s) idiom
- be a matter of life and/or death idiom
- burning
- chief
- considerable
- critical
- major league
- make the world go around/round idiom
- materially
- minor league
- mission-critical
- prized
- radical
- sacred
- salient
- serious
- seriously
- substantial
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vital adjective (LIVELY)
formal approving energetic:
He had never felt so vital and full of life.
formal relating to life
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Energetic and lively
- a spring in your step idiom
- alive
- barnstorming
- be alive and well/kicking idiom
- be as fresh as a daisy idiom
- bounce
- frisky
- frolicsome
- fury
- go-getter
- high-spirited
- indefatigable
- lively
- playful
- refreshing
- sprightly
- spry
- supercharged
- tear into sth
- throw yourself into sth
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Life and living
vitally
adverb uk/ˈvaɪ.təl.i/us/ˈvaɪ.t̬əl.i/
C2
It's not vitally important that we get extra funding for the project, but it would help.