vitally en · ADV
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈvaɪ.tə.li/
Etymology
Etymology tree English vital Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English vitally From vital + -ly.
Meanings
- In a manner that imparts vitality
- To an extent that is vital; indispensably
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most vitally | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more vitally | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |