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Critically
/ˈkɹɪtɪkli/
In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.
📖 Definitions of "Critically"
adverb
- 1
In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.
"I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room."
- 2
With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
- 3
At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.
"a fortification critically situated"
↔️ Antonyms of "Critically"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| uncritically | In an uncritical manner. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Critically"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| meticulously | In a meticulous manner. |
| particularly | (focus) Especially, extremely. |
| crucially | In a crucial manner. |
| importantly | (sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance. |
| conscientiously | In a conscientious manner; attentively. |
| decisively | In a decisive manner. |
| scrupulously | In a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail. |
| prudently | In a prudent manner. |
| rigorously | In a rigorous manner. |
| seriously | Gravely; deeply; very much. |
| thinkverb | (transitive) To ponder, to go over in one's mind. |
| eminently | To a great degree; notably; highly. |
| substantially | To a great extent; in essence; essentially. |
| predominantly | In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin. |
| primarily | (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost. |
| cautiously | In a cautious manner. |
| conclusively | In a conclusive manner; with finality; decisively. |
| exceptionally | To an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree. |
| mainly | Chiefly; for the most part. |
| thoroughly | In a thorough or complete manner. |
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