critically
Translation
in a disapproving way, seriously, crucially
Examples
She looked at the painting critically.
She looked at the painting critically.
He is critically ill in hospital.
He is critically ill in hospital.
It is critically important to follow the rules.
It is critically important to follow the rules.
Grammar Patterns
((+ adjective/adverb)) extremely It is critically important.
((verb +)) in a critical manner We must think critically about this issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disapprovingly, seriously, crucially; Antonyms: uncritically, favorably
Etymology
The adverb form of 'critical', created by adding the suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It describes *how* an action is done. To think 'critically' is to think like a 'critic'.