American English
/ˈkʰɹɪ.ɾɪk̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A person whose job is to write or speak about the quality of books, movies, art, music, or performances.
Practice out loudA person whose job is to write or speak about the quality of books, movies, art, music, or performances.
The film critic gave the movie four stars.
Several critics praised her new album.
film critic · art critic · music critic · theater critic
a/the critic + reviews + a book, movie, play, or performance
a/the critic + gives + a positive/negative review
A person who openly says that someone or something is bad, wrong, or unsuccessful.
Critics of the plan say it will cost too much.
She has been a strong critic of the mayor.
In this meaning, critic often comes before “of”: “a critic of the government.”
a strong critic of · a vocal critic of · government critics
a critic of + a person, group, or idea
a/the critic + criticizes + a person, plan, or decision