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- pronunciation:
- krI
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- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If someone is critical, they judge things or people and find things that are wrong with them. They sometimes make negative comments. Some people are critical only sometimes. They might not be critical people in general.
My mom says that my grandmother was a critical person. My mom says that she loved her mom, but it was always hard to please her.Mr. Lawson is always critical of the food in the company cafeteria.- synonyms:
- harsh, severe, strict
- similar words:
- negative, rigid
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| definition 2: |
A critical comment or remark is one that judges a thing or person in a negative way.
The newspaper review had some good things to say about the restaurant, but most of its comments were critical. |
| definition 3: |
If a condition or situation is critical, it is very serious or dangerous.
The driver of the car is in the hospital and his condition is considered critical.- synonyms:
- dangerous
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- risky, serious, uncertain, vital
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| definition 4: |
When something is critical, it is extremely important. It can make the difference between something being okay and being completely the opposite.
It is critical that they make the right decision. Making a mistake could cost people's lives.Having water to drink is critical for human life.- synonyms:
- essential, grave, vital
- similar words:
- fundamental, important, necessary, significant
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| related words: |
essential, explosive, key, main, nasty, sharp, urgent |
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| derivation: |
critically (adv.) |
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