critic
gb/kɹˈɪtɪk/ us/kɹˈɪtɪk/
B1
English
~ 2300
kritikus, bíráló
NOUN
B1
1
kritikus
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a critic of [something]
The film critic praised the director's unique style.
A filmkritikus dicsérte a rendező egyedi stílusát.
As a literary critic, she has reviewed hundreds of novels.
Irodalomkritikusként több száz regényről írt kritikát.
The music critic gave the concert a glowing review.
Art critics from around the world attended the exhibition.
The play received mixed reviews from local critics.
Learner examples
The critic wrote about the new movie.
A kritikus az új filmről írt.
He is a famous art critic.
Ő híres műkritikus.
Many critics liked the book.
The critic gave the film a bad review.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critic' with 'critique'. 'Critic' is the person; 'critique' is the review or analysis.
Meaning
Person who judges creative works
Collocations
film critic
|art critic
|literary critic
|music critic
|theater critic
Synonyms
reviewer (Usually refers to someone who writes or gives opinions about creative works, often in a less formal or professional capacity.)
Antonyms
fan (A person who enjoys or supports the work, rather than evaluating or judging it critically.)
Themes
media
|arts
|opinion
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|work
Definition
Someone who gives their opinion about books, movies, music, or art, often in newspapers or on TV.
A person whose job or role is to evaluate and express opinions about creative works such as books, films, music, or art.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a critic of [someone/something]
She has long been a vocal critic of government policy.
Régóta a kormányzati politika hangos bírálója.
Critics of the plan argue that it will harm small businesses.
A terv bírálói azzal érvelnek, hogy a terv ártani fog a kisvállalkozásoknak.
As his fiercest critic, she never missed an opportunity to challenge him.
Environmental critics say the project will damage local ecosystems.
Learner examples
He is a critic of the new law.
Az új törvény bírálója.
Many critics do not like this idea.
Sok bíráló nem tartja jónak ezt az ötletet.
The mayor has many critics.
His critics say he works too slowly.
Common mistake:
Learners may mistakenly think 'critic' always refers to art or media; it can also mean anyone expressing disapproval in other contexts.
Meaning
Person who finds faults
Collocations
harsh critic
|outspoken critic
|vocal critic
|political critic
Synonyms
detractor (Emphasizes persistent disapproval and opposition, often in a public context.)
Antonyms
supporter (Someone who defends or promotes the person or thing being criticized.)
Themes
opinion
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who says what they think is wrong about a person or thing.
A person who expresses disapproval of someone or something, often pointing out flaws or problems.
Grammar
Dictionary form
critic
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪk/
US/kɹˈɪtɪk/
Syllables & stress
crit - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: critic
- Plural: critics
Word family
Forms
critics
noun
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Expressions
art critic
2/ˈɑɹt kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
Person who reviews visual art
Someone who gives their opinion about paintings, sculptures, and other art.
Examples
- The art critic admired the painter's use of color.
- Art critics gathered at the gallery opening.
film critic
1/fˈɪlm kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
Person who reviews movies
Someone who writes or talks about what they think of movies.
Examples
- The film critic gave the movie five stars.
- Film critics praised the actor's performance.
harsh critic
3/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
Person giving severe disapproval
Someone who says very strong negative things about someone or something.
Examples
- She has been a harsh critic of the education system for years.
- The harsh critic did not find anything good to say about the performance.
vocal critic
4/vˈoʊkəl kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
Person giving public disapproval
Someone who often speaks in public about why they dislike something or someone.
Examples
- He is a vocal critic of the proposed changes to the law.
- Vocal critics have raised concerns about the project's cost.