| 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 | ||