critic

[ˈkrɪt.ɪk]

critic Definition

a person who expresses their opinions or judgments about the merits or faults of something, especially works of art or literature.

Using critic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "critic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The film received mixed reviews from critics.

  • Example

    She is a well-known art critic.

  • Example

    The restaurant was criticized for its poor service by food critics.

  • Example

    He's a harsh critic of modern art.

critic Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using critic

  • a person who is very critical and often finds fault with things

    Example

    He's a harsh critic of his own work, always striving for perfection.

  • a person who offers criticism in a helpful and positive way, with the intention of improving something

    Example

    She's a constructive critic, always offering suggestions for improvement without being overly negative.

  • a person who judges something objectively and without bias

    Example

    The judge was a fair critic, weighing all the evidence before making a decision.

Phrases with critic

  • a person who specializes in analyzing and evaluating works of literature

    Example

    The literary critic praised the author's use of symbolism in the novel.

  • a person who specializes in analyzing and evaluating films

    Example

    The film critic gave the movie a negative review, citing poor acting and a weak plot.

  • a person who specializes in analyzing and evaluating music

    Example

    The music critic praised the singer's vocal range and emotional depth.

Origins of critic

from Latin 'criticus', from Greek 'kritikos', meaning 'able to discern'

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Summary: critic in Brief

A 'critic' [ˈkrɪt.ɪk] is a person who evaluates and expresses opinions about the quality or value of something, particularly works of art or literature. The term spans contexts like film, music, and literary criticism, as well as idioms like 'a harsh critic,' denoting someone who is very critical, and 'a constructive critic,' indicating someone who offers criticism in a helpful and positive way.

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