US /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/ UK /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk.li/
adv Freq #22635

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that involves careful judgment or analysis.

    Students must learn to think critically about what they read.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that shows disapproval and points out faults.

    She looked critically at the worn-out carpet.

  3. 3
    adv

    To a very serious or dangerous degree.

    He was critically injured in the crash.

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Word family
Derived forms noncriticallypostcriticallysubcritically

Etymology

From critical + -ly.

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