critically
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kə.li/ adverb B2- In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism. · I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room.
- In terms of critique, review, of or by critics. · a critically applauded film
- With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
- At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence. · a fortification critically situated
- Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse. · critically ill· critically injured
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Diana pursed up her lips, put her black head on one side critically, and finally pronounced in favor of the beads, which were thereupon tied around Anne’s slim milk-white throat.
Holmes pulled it off and examined it critically.
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