adv
vitally
VEYE-tuh-lee
Vitally (adv) means to a critically important degree; essentially. Example: “It is vitally important that you back up your files first.”
adv
1
To a critically important degree; essentially.
"It is vitally important that you back up your files first."
How to use vitally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to stress that something matters enormously.
Common pairings
vitally important
vitally necessary
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more vitally
- Superlative
- most vitally
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Etymology
From vital + -ly.
Rhymes for vitally
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What does “vitally” mean?
The word “vitally” means to a critically important degree; essentially. In plain terms, used to stress that something matters enormously.
How do you pronounce “vitally”?
“Vitally” is pronounced VEYE-tuh-lee (/ˈvaɪ.tə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “vitally” in a sentence?
Here is “vitally” used in a sentence: “It is vitally important that you back up your files first.”
What part of speech is “vitally”?
“Vitally” is an adverb.
