English adjective: vital | |||
1. | vital urgently needed; absolutely necessary | ||
Samples | A critical element of the plan. Critical medical supplies. Vital for a healthy society. Of vital interest. | ||
Synonyms | critical | ||
Similar | indispensable | ||
Antonyms | dispensable | ||
2. | vital performing an essential function in the living body | ||
Samples | Vital organs. Blood and other vital fluids. The loss of vital heat in shock. A vital spot. Life-giving love and praise. | ||
Synonyms | life-sustaining | ||
Similar | essential | ||
Antonyms | inessential, unessential | ||
3. | vital full of spirit | ||
Samples | A dynamic full of life woman. A vital and charismatic leader. This whole lively world. | ||
Synonyms | full of life, lively | ||
Similar | alive, animated | ||
Antonyms | unanimated | ||
4. | vital manifesting or characteristic of life | ||
Samples | A vital, living organism. Vital signs. | ||
Similar | alive, live | ||
Antonyms | dead | ||