Definition of CRITICALLY

critically

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a critical manner
    • "this must be examined critically"

Adv

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

Origin / Etymology

From critical + -ly.

Antonyms

uncritically

Scrabble Score: 17

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Words With Friends Score: 20

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