adv. 1. In a critical manner; with nice discernment; accurately; exactly. [ 1913 Webster ]
Critically to discern good writers from bad. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. At a crisis; at a critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence; as, a fortification critically situated. [ 1913 Webster ]
Coming critically the night before the session. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]