Vital

/ˈvaɪtəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Absolutely necessary or important; essential.

Water is vital for all forms of life.

Relating to life; concerned with or necessary for life.

The heart is a vital organ in the human body.

Full of energy; lively.

She has a vital personality that brightens the room.

Having remarkable energy or force.

The vital debate energized the community.

From Latin 'vitalis', meaning 'of life, vital, essential'.

vital signs

Indicators of life functions, such as pulse and respiration.

vital part

A crucial component of something.

vitality

The state of being strong and active; energy.

vitally

In a way that is essential to life.

revitalizing

Imparting new life or energy.

Something of utmost importance.

That meeting is vital; don’t miss it!

Having high energy or enthusiasm.

She was so vital on the dance floor!