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criminally
Criminally (adv) means In a way that breaks the law. Example: “He was found criminally negligent in the accident.”
adv
1
In a way that breaks the law.
"He was found criminally negligent in the accident."
2
Shockingly or unacceptably (used for emphasis, not literally about crime).
"The movie was criminally underrated."
How to use criminally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a criminal way, or — informally — "shockingly" (e.g. "criminally underrated").
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more criminally
- Superlative
- most criminally
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Etymology
From criminal + the adverb suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for criminally
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What does “criminally” mean?
The word “criminally” means in a way that breaks the law. In plain terms, in a criminal way, or — informally — "shockingly" (e.g. "criminally underrated").
How do you use “criminally” in a sentence?
Here is “criminally” used in a sentence: “He was found criminally negligent in the accident.”
What part of speech is “criminally”?
“Criminally” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “criminally” have?
“Criminally” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that breaks the law.
