˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

critic

[ krit-ik ]

noun

  1. a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes:

    a poor critic of men.

  2. a person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes literary or artistic works, dramatic or musical performances, or the like, especially for a newspaper or magazine.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. a person who tends too readily to make captious, trivial, or harsh judgments; faultfinder.

    Synonyms: ,

  4. Archaic.


critic

/ ˈ°ì°ùɪ³Ùɪ°ì /

noun

  1. a person who judges something
  2. a professional judge of art, music, literature, etc
  3. a person who often finds fault and criticizes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ³Üp±ð°ù·³¦°ù¾±³Ùi³¦ noun
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of critic1

1575–85; < Latin criticus < Greek °ì°ù¾±³Ù¾±°ìó²õ skilled in judging (adj.), critic (noun), equivalent to °ì°ùī̳٠( ŧ²õ ) judge, umpire ( °ì°ùÄ«Ì ( nein ) to separate, decide + -tŧ²õ agent suffix) + -ikos -ic
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of critic1

C16: from Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos capable of judging, from kritŧ²õ judge; see criterion
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

However, critics warn that the rental cap has spooked owners and caused thousands of properties to be withdrawn from the market.

From

However, critics say this will push up prices, as firms pass on increased costs to customers.

From

The ruling on Friday was met with tears of joy and sadness among Yoon's critics and supporters, who had gathered in various parts of Seoul to watch the verdict live.

From

But he was scrutinised for recommending homeopathy, alternative medicine and other treatments that critics have called "pseudoscience".

From

It's certainly true that the eligibility criteria has broadened dramatically since the law was introduced nine years ago, so for critics the answer would be an emphatic yes and serve as a warning to Britain.

From

Advertisement

Related ˜yÐÄvlogs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement