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critically
1 so ill or so badly injured that you might die [↪ fatally]: 
10 people died and 30 were critically injured in a rail crash yesterday.She is still critically ill in hospital.
critically ill/injured
10 people died and 30 were critically injured in a rail crash yesterday.She is still critically ill in hospital.2 in a way that is very important [= crucially]: The success of the project depends critically on the continuation of this funding.
important
The success of the project depends critically on the continuation of this funding.3 in a way that is very serious and worrying [= dangerously]: Food supplies are at a critically low level.
serious/worrying
Food supplies are at a critically low level.4 in a way that shows you are criticizing someone or something : Mike looked at her critically. He has spoken critically of the government's refusal to support the industry.
criticizing
Mike looked at her critically.He has spoken critically of the government's refusal to support the industry.5 thinking about something and giving a careful judgment about how good or bad it is :
making judgments
6 according to critics who give judgments about art, films, theatre, and books :
