Contact UsBecome a Partner
Demo
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate files

    Criminally

    /ˈkrɪmɪnəli/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something outrageous or excessively good.
    That outfit is criminally fabulous!
    In a way that seems unlawful or beyond socially acceptable norms.
    That deal sounds criminally good.