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Definition of critically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

critically

adverb
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/ˈkrɪtɪkli/
 
/ˈkrɪtɪkli/
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  1.  
    in a way that says what you think is bad about somebody/something
    • She spoke critically of her father.
  2.  
    in a way that is extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
    • a critically important decision
  3.  
    in a way that is serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous
    • He is critically ill in intensive care.
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  4.  
    in a way that involves making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something
    • I looked at myself critically in the mirror.
  5.  
    in a way that is connected with the judgement of critics of art, music, literature, etc.
    • a critically acclaimed artist
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