Word
panning
Phoneticspan·ning, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpænɪŋ/
UK/pˈænɪŋ/
Definition
v. a very negative review of a movie, book, or show. When a critic pans something, they are saying it is very bad.
v. a highly critical or negative review of a creative work.
Examples
“The movie got a terrible panning from the critics.”
“Despite the massive budget, the film received a scathing panning from the press, leading to low box office sales.”
“While the lead actor's performance was praised, the film as a whole was subjected to a harsh panning for its lack of originality and poor pacing.”
Examples
simple
“The movie got a terrible panning from the critics.”
contextual
“Despite the massive budget, the film received a scathing panning from the press, leading to low box office sales.”
complex
“While the lead actor's performance was praised, the film as a whole was subjected to a harsh panning for its lack of originality and poor pacing.”
Real-World Examples
“While he was searching for a missing goat he encountered a group of women panning along a riverbed.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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