adv
Freq #22635
Meanings
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1
adv
In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis.
Students must learn to think critically about what they read.
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2
adv
In a way that shows disapproval and points out faults.
She looked critically at the worn-out carpet.
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3
adv
To a very serious or dangerous degree.
He was critically injured in the crash.
Thesaurus
Opposites
Word family
Derived forms
noncriticallypostcriticallysubcritically
Etymology
From critical + -ly.