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vitally

/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/
vi · tal · ly

Adjective:vital
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• adverb

1

In a way that is absolutely necessary, essential, or critical to the success or existence of something.

Example

"Clear communication is vitally important when coordinating emergency response teams."


2

In a lively, energetic, or vigorous manner.

Example

"She remained vitally engaged in community theater well into her eighties."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'vital' (from Latin 'vitalis', meaning 'of or belonging to life', from 'vita' meaning 'life') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vitally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vitally
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