vital

adjective
UK: /ˈvaɪtl/
US: /ˈvaɪtl/

  1. Necessary or extremely important for life or success.

    1. Water is vital for all living things.
    2. A strong economy is vital to the future prosperity of the country.

  2. Full of energy and enthusiasm.

    1. She is a vital and energetic woman.
    2. The community needs vital leadership to overcome these challenges.

Synonyms

lively key spirited important necessary crucial dynamic fundamental essential
vital noun

  1. Essential features or functions necessary for life.

    1. We must protect our vital resources.
    2. The patient's vital signs are being monitored closely by the nurses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vital" in English means: Necessary or extremely important for life or success., Full of energy and enthusiasm..

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

Synonyms for "vital": lively, key, spirited, important, necessary, crucial, dynamic, fundamental, essential.

Example usage of "vital": "Water is vital for all living things.". More examples on the page.