critic
gb/kɹˈɪtɪk/ us/kɹˈɪtɪk/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2300
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
Person who judges creative works
Someone who gives their opinion about books, movies, music, or art, often in newspapers or on TV.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a critic of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critic' with 'critique'. 'Critic' is the person; 'critique' is the review or analysis.
Visawe
reviewer (Usually refers to someone who writes or gives opinions about creative works, often in a less formal or professional capacity.)
Vinyume
fan (A person who enjoys or supports the work, rather than evaluating or judging it critically.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
film critic
|art critic
|literary critic
|music critic
|theater critic
Mada
media
|arts
|opinion
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|work
Mifano
- The film critic praised the director's unique style.
- As a literary critic, she has reviewed hundreds of novels.
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The critic wrote about the new movie.
- He is a famous art critic.
- Many critics liked the book.
- The critic gave the film a bad review.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
Person who finds faults
Someone who says what they think is wrong about a person or thing.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a critic of [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may mistakenly think 'critic' always refers to art or media; it can also mean anyone expressing disapproval in other contexts.
Visawe
detractor (Emphasizes persistent disapproval and opposition, often in a public context.)
Vinyume
supporter (Someone who defends or promotes the person or thing being criticized.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
harsh critic
|outspoken critic
|vocal critic
|political critic
Mada
opinion
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She has long been a vocal critic of government policy.
- Critics of the plan argue that it will harm small businesses.
- As his fiercest critic, she never missed an opportunity to challenge him.
- Environmental critics say the project will damage local ecosystems.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is a critic of the new law.
- Many critics do not like this idea.
- The mayor has many critics.
- His critics say he works too slowly.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
critic
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪk/
US/kɹˈɪtɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
crit - ic (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: critic
- Plural: critics
Familia ya neno
Forms
critics
noun
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Semi
art critic
2/ˈɑɹt kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase
Person who reviews visual art
Someone who gives their opinion about paintings, sculptures, and other art.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He is a vocal critic of the proposed changes to the law.
- Vocal critics have raised concerns about the project's cost.