vitally

/ˈvaɪtəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvaɪtəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvītᵊlē -ītᵊl-, -ᵊli/ (ame, mw)

vitally — adverb

1. mattering so much that the ability of something to succeed or survive depends on

1.副詞B2
釋義

mattering so much that the ability of something to succeed or survive depends on having it

例句

Clean drinking water is vitally important for the health of children in rural communities.

vitally + adjective (important)

The Watanabe family's support proved vitally important during the hospital stay.

同義詞
  • crucially

    very similar in meaning; slightly stronger emphasis on the decisive moment or turning point

  • essentially

    focuses on the fundamental nature of something rather than its importance to an outcome

  • critically

    emphasises that failure or absence would lead to serious consequences

反義詞
  • marginally

    suggests only a small or insignificant effect

  • trivially

    suggests something of little importance or value

文法句型

vitally + adjective (important, necessary, essential)

vitally + past participle (needed, connected)

用法筆記

Almost always modifies adjectives such as important, necessary, or essential. Rarely used directly before verbs in this sense.

常見錯誤

❌This is vital important for your recovery.
✅This is vitally important for your recovery.
💡'vital' is an adjective; you need the adverb 'vitally' to modify another adjective.

2. with energy and enthusiasm, or in a lively, spirited manner

2.副詞C1
釋義

with energy and enthusiasm, or in a lively, spirited manner

例句

The old city felt vitally alive during the festival, with music echoing through every street.

vitally + adjective (alive) — literary use

Amira spoke vitally about her research, her enthusiasm inspiring everyone in the room.

同義詞
  • energetically

    more common in everyday English; focuses on the effort and activity involved

  • vigorously

    emphasises strength and intensity of action

  • dynamically

    suggests constant change, progress, or forward movement

反義詞
  • lifelessly

    suggests a complete absence of energy or spirit

  • sluggishly

    suggests slow, heavy, unenergetic movement

文法句型

vitally + verb (grew, danced, spoke, responded)

用法筆記

A more literary or formal use of 'vitally'. In everyday speech, alternatives such as energetically, vigorously, or with vitality are far more common.

常見錯誤

❌She danced vitally' (in a casual conversation).
✅She danced energetically' or 'She danced with so much energy.
💡'vitally' in this sense sounds very formal or literary; use simpler adverbs in everyday speech.