critically

Etymology

critical + -ly

adv

1. In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.
   I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room.
2. In terms of critique, review, of or by critics
   a critically applauded film
3. With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
4. At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.
   a fortification critically situated
5. Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse.
   critically ill
   critically injured
   critically endangered