crit·i·cal 
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adjective
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adjective 1 [more critical; most critical] : expressing criticism or disapproval
▪ You're always so critical. ▪ They are often critical of the mayor's policies. [=they often criticize the mayor's policies] 2 : of or relating to the judgments of critics about books, movies, art, etc.
▪ The book received much critical acclaim. [=many critics said good things about the book] ▪ critical writings/theory ▪ The movie was a critical success [=critics liked the movie], but it didn't make much money. 3 : using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something
▪ The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies. ▪ She has a talent for critical thinking. ▪ We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them. 4 [more critical; most critical] : extremely important
▪ We have reached a critical phase of the experiment. ▪ It is absolutely critical [=vital, essential] for us to remain together. ▪ This is a matter of critical importance to the future of our country. 5 [more critical; most critical] medical : relating to or involving a great danger of death
▪ He suffered critical injuries in the accident. ▪ The patient is in critical condition. = The patient is critical. [=the patient is very sick or injured and may die] ▪ a nurse who specializes in critical care [=the care of patients who are in critical condition] ▪ patients who are on the critical list — sometimes used figuratively ▪ a government program that is on the critical list [=that is in danger of failing or being eliminated]
▪ You're always so critical. ▪ They are often critical of the mayor's policies. [=they often criticize the mayor's policies]
▪ The book received much critical acclaim. [=many critics said good things about the book] ▪ critical writings/theory ▪ The movie was a critical success [=critics liked the movie], but it didn't make much money.
▪ The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies. ▪ She has a talent for critical thinking. ▪ We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.
▪ We have reached a critical phase of the experiment. ▪ It is absolutely critical [=vital, essential] for us to remain together. ▪ This is a matter of critical importance to the future of our country.
▪ He suffered critical injuries in the accident. ▪ The patient is in critical condition. = The patient is critical. [=the patient is very sick or injured and may die] ▪ a nurse who specializes in critical care [=the care of patients who are in critical condition] ▪ patients who are on the critical list — sometimes used figuratively ▪ a government program that is on the critical list [=that is in danger of failing or being eliminated]
— crit·i·cal·ly /ˈkrɪtɪkli/ adverb
▪ He spoke critically of the mayor's policies. [=he criticized the mayor's policies] ▪ The movie was critically acclaimed. ▪ She taught me to think critically about books. ▪ This matter is critically important to the future of our country. ▪ a critically ill person
/ˈkrɪtɪkli/ adverb ▪ He spoke critically of the mayor's policies. [=he criticized the mayor's policies] ▪ The movie was critically acclaimed. ▪ She taught me to think critically about books. ▪ This matter is critically important to the future of our country. ▪ a critically ill person
