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critic

/ˈkrɪt.ɪk/
crit · ic
Adverb:critically
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Plural:critics
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Adjective:critical
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critic Lexical Profile

critic Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something or points out its faults and shortcomings.

Example

"The mayor's fiercest critics argued that the new infrastructure budget ignored public transit."

2

A professional who evaluates, analyzes, and publishes reviews of artistic, literary, musical, or culinary works.

Example

"The theater critic for the local newspaper praised the lead actor's compelling performance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'critic' (the person who judges or evaluates) with 'critique' (the evaluation itself or the act of evaluating).

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• Nearby Words

cristineaux
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criterion
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critical
critically
criticalness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin criticus, from Ancient Greek kritikos ('able to discern or judge'), ultimately derived from krinein ('to separate, decide, or judge').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Critic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/critic
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