vitally

2 definitions • 4 examples

in a way that is extremely important, or necessary for the success or continued existence of something:

It's not vitally important that we get extra funding for the project, but it would help.

The country was vitally dependent on imports, particularly of oil.

energetically, or in a way that is full of life:

Anxiety about death may prevent us from living fully and vitally.

Her every sense was vitally aware of his presence.