urgently needed; absolutely necessary; a critical element of the plan; critical medical supplies; vital for a healthy society; of vital interest

[ Syn: critical ]

performing an essential function in the living body; vital organs; blood and other vital fluids; the loss of vital heat in shock; a vital spot; life-giving love and praise

[ Syn: life-sustaining ]

full of spirit; a dynamic full of life woman; a vital and charismatic leader; this whole lively world

[ Syn: full of life , lively ]

manifesting or characteristic of life; a vital, living organism; vital signs'