B2adverbacademichealth
US/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that judges carefully what is good or bad; also very seriously
In context
University students are expected to think critically about what they read.
Two people were critically injured in the crash.
The film was critically acclaimed but didn't make much money.
Words that go with critically
verb + adverb
- think criticallyGood teachers help students think critically.
- look critically atLook critically at the data before you use it.
adverb + adjective
- critically illThe patient is critically ill in hospital.
- critically importantClean water is critically important for health.
adverb + verb
- critically acclaimedHer critically acclaimed novel won three prizes.