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Critically

Verb / ˈkrɪtɪkʌli: / / ˈkrɪtɪkli: / Another word for critically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism; in a crucial or essential manner

Synonyms & similar words

uncritically harshly negatively cynically disparagingly skeptically crucially vital essential decisively urgently seriously urgently importantly absolutely indispensably pivotal significantly momentously seriously urgently

Synonyms by register

Formal

vitally crucially essentially paramountly

Informal

really very super hugely

Literary

momentously gravidly

Antonyms

unimportantly casually superficially negligibly lightly unremarkably

Common collocations

  • critically important
  • critically ill
  • critically acclaimed
  • critically analyze
  • critically assess
  • critically endangered
  • critically examine

Word family

noun criticism
verb criticize
adjective critical

Usage note

Often used to emphasize the importance or severity of something. Can also mean 'in a way that involves careful judgment or analysis'.

Example sentences

  1. He looked at the painting critically before deciding to buy it.
  2. She evaluated the proposal critically before presenting it to her boss.
  3. The review of the movie was critically panned by the critics.
  4. The company was critically low on supplies and needed to restock immediately.
  5. He assessed the situation critically before making a decision.

Quotes

  • I'm a very critical person of myself and others.
  • Art is always criticized and always an outsider gets the blame.
  • I don't mind criticism. If it's done well, I think it's good for you.

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