ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Critically

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Critically is an adverb meaning In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

Meaning

In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

More Meanings

  1. In terms of critique, review, of or by critics
  2. With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
  3. At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.
  4. Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse.

Example Sentences

critically ill
critically injured
a critically applauded film
a fortification critically situated

Antonyms for critically

Common opposites include uncritically.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include meticulously, particularly, crucially, importantly, conscientiously, decisively.

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