Adjective
vital
Pronunciation: /viˈtaːl/
lively; hale; vigorous
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Meanings
Adjective
- lively; hale; vigorous
- vital (necessary to, or characteristic of life)
Example sentence
Mit achtzig ist mein Onkel noch erstaunlich vital.
At eighty my uncle is still astonishingly vigorous.
Word forms
vital
Usage
- ein vitaler Mensch — A vigorous, lively person.
- vitale Interessen — Vital or essential interests; another use of the adjective.
Trotz ihres hohen Alters wirkte sie lebhaft und vital.
Despite her advanced age, she seemed lively and vigorous.