vitally

adverb

vi·​tal·​ly ˈvītᵊlē How to pronounce vitally (audio)
-ītᵊl-
-ᵊli
Synonyms of vitallynext
: in a vital manner or to a vital degree
vitally interested in solving the problem
: so as to be vital
broadly : notably, extremely, very

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“Vitally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitally. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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