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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

In a way that breaks the law.

"He was found criminally negligent in the accident."

Shockingly or unacceptably (used for emphasis, not literally about crime).

"The movie was criminally underrated."

How to use criminally

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a criminal way, or — informally — "shockingly" (e.g. "criminally underrated").

Word forms

more criminally comparative, most criminally superlative

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Etymology

From criminal + the adverb suffix -ly.

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Rhymes for criminally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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