adj satadj.allurgently needed; absolutely necessarySynset:critical
Examples:- a critical element of the plan
- critical medical supplies
- vital for a healthy society
- of vital interest
Antonyms:dispensable
Derivationally Related Form:vitalnesscriticalitycriticalness
Inherited Hypernyms:critical
Similar to:indispensable
adj satadj.allperforming an essential function in the living bodySynset:life-sustaining
Examples:- vital organs
- blood and other vital fluids
- the loss of vital heat in shock
- a vital spot
- life-giving love and praise
Antonyms:inessential
Derivationally Related Form:vitalnessvitality
Inherited Hypernyms:vital
Similar to:essential
adj satadj.allfull of spirit; full of lifeSynset:lively
Examples:- a dynamic full of life woman
- a vital and charismatic leader
- this whole lively world
Antonyms:unanimated
Derivationally Related Form:vitalizevitalityliveliness
Inherited Hypernyms:lively
Similar to:alive animated
adj satadj.allmanifesting or characteristic of lifeExamples:- a vital, living organism
- vital signs
Antonyms:dead
Derivationally Related Form:vitalizevitalnessvitality
Inherited Hypernyms:vital
Similar to:alive live