What does "critic" mean?

1. (professional reviewer) a person whose job is to judge and write about movies, books, music, or art. 2. (person who finds fault) someone who says that they do not like something or someone, or who points out mistakes.

How do you use "critic"?

Often used with a modifier like 'film', 'art', or 'literary'. Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'.

critic

US //ˈkɹɪtɪk// UK //kɹˈɪtɪk// crit·ic

1 professional reviewer (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

a person whose job is to judge and write about movies, books, music, or art.

a professional who evaluates and provides commentary on artistic or intellectual works.

Example

The film critic wrote a very positive review of the new superhero movie.

Example

The restaurant critic maintained a strict policy of anonymity to ensure that the service she received was representative of a typical diner's experience.

Usage

Often used with a modifier like 'film', 'art', or 'literary'.
2 person who finds fault (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

someone who says that they do not like something or someone, or who points out mistakes.

an individual who expresses disapproval or highlights perceived flaws in a person, policy, or action.

Example

The mayor's critics say that his new plan will cost too much money.

Example

Despite the project's initial success, vocal critics argued that the long-term environmental consequences had been systematically ignored during the planning phase.

Usage

Commonly followed by the preposition 'of'.
- detractor
- opponent
- skeptic
- supporter
- advocate

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French critique, from Latin criticus, from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίνω (krínō, “I judge”).