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Critically

/ˈkɹɪtɪkli/

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

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adverb
  1. 1

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

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

  2. 2

    With close discernment; accurately; exactly.

  3. 3

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

    "a fortification critically situated"

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uncriticallyIn an uncritical manner.

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meticulouslyIn a meticulous manner.
particularly(focus) Especially, extremely.
cruciallyIn a crucial manner.
importantly(sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance.
conscientiouslyIn a conscientious manner; attentively.
decisivelyIn a decisive manner.
scrupulouslyIn a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail.
prudentlyIn a prudent manner.
rigorouslyIn a rigorous manner.
seriouslyGravely; deeply; very much.
thinkverb(transitive) To ponder, to go over in one's mind.
eminentlyTo a great degree; notably; highly.
substantiallyTo a great extent; in essence; essentially.
predominantlyIn a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
primarily(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost.
cautiouslyIn a cautious manner.
conclusivelyIn a conclusive manner; with finality; decisively.
exceptionallyTo an unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree.
mainlyChiefly; for the most part.
thoroughlyIn a thorough or complete manner.

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