critically

critical +‎ -ly

critically (comparative more critically, superlative most critically)

1. In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.

   a critically applauded film

   I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room.

2. With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
   • Dryden

     Critically to discern good writers from bad.

3. At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.

   a fortification critically situated

   • Bishop Burnet

     Coming critically the night before the session.

• uncritically