Meaning & Definition of word "Criminally"

Criminally

/ˈkrɪmɪnəli/

1. In a manner relating to or involving crime.
- Example: He was found guilty of behaving criminally in the financial scandal.
2. In a way that is morally wrong or illegal.
- Example: The company's practices were criminally negligent, leading to severe consequences.
3. To an extent that is considered a crime.
- Example: The act was criminally reckless, putting many lives in danger.
4. In a manner that is shockingly bad or unacceptable.
- Example: They were criminally underprepared for the emergency situation they faced.

Derived from the word 'criminal' with the suffix '-ly'.

criminally insane:

Legally insane, typically used in the context of legal defense.

criminally liable:

Legally responsible for a criminal act.

criminally negligent:

Negligent behavior that is considered a crime.

criminal:

A person who has committed a crime.

crime:

An act committed in violation of a law.

criminality:

The quality of being criminal or involving crime.

Meaning: Used to describe something outrageous or excessively good.

Example Sentence: That outfit is criminally fabulous!

Meaning: In a way that seems unlawful or beyond socially acceptable norms.

Example Sentence: That deal sounds criminally good.