critically

🇺🇸 /ˈkrɪtɪkli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkrɪtɪkli/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-B2
adverb
B2

in a way that points out what is wrong or bad about someone or something

She spoke critically of the new policy, pointing out its flaws.

B2

in a very important way that affects what happens next

This is critically important for our future success.

B2

in a serious and dangerous way that could lead to death

The patient is critically injured and needs immediate help.

B2

in a careful way that looks at both good and bad points

She looked at her work critically before showing it to others.

C1

in a way that relates to expert opinions on art, music, or books

The film was critically praised by experts in the industry.

translation

adv. in a way that points out what is wrong or bad about someone or something; in a very important way that affects what happens next; in a serious and dangerous way that could lead to death; in a careful way that looks at both good and bad points; in a way that relates to expert opinions on art, music, or books