Critic

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪk/

Definitions of critic

noun A person who judges the merits of literary, artistic, or musical works, especially one who does so professionally.

Example Sentences

A1 The movie critic gave the film a positive review.

A2 The food critic wrote a scathing review of the new restaurant.

B1 The art critic analyzed the painting in great detail.

B2 The music critic praised the singer's vocal range.

C1 The literary critic deconstructed the novel's themes and symbolism.

C2 The theater critic's reviews are highly respected in the industry.

Examples of critic in a Sentence

formal The critic provided a thorough analysis of the film, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.

informal The movie critic said the film was just okay, nothing special.

slang That music critic is always throwing shade at new artists.

figurative She was a harsh critic of her own work, never satisfied with the final product.

Grammatical Forms of critic

• past tense: criticized
• plural: critics
• comparative: more critical
• superlative: most critical
• present tense: criticizes
• future tense: will criticize
• perfect tense: has criticized
• continuous tense: is criticizing
• singular: critic
• positive degree: critical
• infinitive: to criticize
• gerund: criticizing
• participle: criticized

Origin and Evolution of critic

First Known Use: 1588 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'critic' originated from the Latin word 'criticus' which in turn came from the Greek word 'kritikos' meaning 'able to discern or judge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone skilled in judging the merits and faults of literary or artistic works, the word 'critic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of evaluations in various fields such as film, music, and food.