critically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a critical manner

   this must be examined critically

2. 2
   adv

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

   I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room.

3. 3
   adv

   In terms of critique, review, of or by critics

   a critically applauded film

4. 4
   adv

   With close discernment; accurately; exactly.

   Thus difficult it is to underſtand the purity of Engliſh, and critically to diſcern not only good Writers from bad, and a proper ſtile from a corrupt, but alſo to diſtinguiſh that which is pure in a good Author, from that which is vicious and corrupt in him.

5. 5
   adv

   At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.

   a fortification critically situated

6. 6
   adv

   Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse.

   critically ill

Etymology

From critical + -ly.