critically /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kə.li/ adverb5 •In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room. •At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.Coming critically the night before the session. — 1716 •Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse. •In terms of critique, review, of or by critics •With close discernment; accurately; exactly. formsmore critically · most critically