vital vital /ˈvaɪtəl/

adjective

1. () Urgently needed; absolutely necessary  ( critical , vital )
   urgently needed; absolutely necessary
    A critical element of the plan
   a critical element of the plan
    Critical medical supplies
   critical medical supplies
    Vital for a healthy society
   vital for a healthy society
    Of vital interest
   of vital interest
   
2. Manifesting or characteristic of life  ( vital )
   manifesting or characteristic of life
    A vital, living organism
   a vital, living organism
    Vital signs
   vital signs
   
3. Full of spirit; full of life  ( lively , vital , full of life )
   full of spirit; full of life
    A dynamic full of life woman
   a dynamic full of life woman
    A vital and charismatic leader
   a vital and charismatic leader
    This whole lively world
   this whole lively world
   
4. Performing an essential function in the living body  ( life-sustaining , vital )
   performing an essential function in the living body
    Vital organs
   vital organs
    Blood and other vital fluids
   blood and other vital fluids
    The loss of vital heat in shock
   the loss of vital heat in shock
    A vital spot
   a vital spot
    Life-giving love and praise
   life-giving love and praise