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critically Synonyms

Another word for critically

Choosing another word for critically depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that involves careful analysis and evaluation of the merits and faults of a work, argument, or idea.

Usage Example

"Students are encouraged to read the historical sources analytically rather than accepting them at face value."

Strongest
analytically
Strong
objectively
discerningly
judiciously
carefully

• adverb (Context 2)

To an extremely serious, dangerous, or life-threatening degree.

Usage Example

"The patient remained gravely ill in the intensive care unit for several days before beginning to recover."

Strongest
gravely
severely
seriously
Strong
acutely
dangerously

• adverb (Context 3)

In a way that is essential, decisive, or of vital importance to the success or outcome of something.

Usage Example

"Clean water is vitally important for maintaining public health in developing regions."

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vitally
crucially
Strong
essentially
decisively
fundamentally

• adverb (Context 4)

In a manner that expresses disapproval, fault-finding, or harsh judgment.

Usage Example

"The supervisor spoke disapprovingly about the team's failure to meet the quarterly deadline."

Strongest
disapprovingly
Strong
harshly
judgmentally
unfavorably
disparagingly

Opposites of critically

The opposite of critically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uncritically
approvingly
mildly
slightly
marginally
favorably
trivially
minimally
See all opposites of critically

• Nearby Words

criterion
critic
critical
critically
criticalness
criticism
criticizable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Critically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/critically
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