critic
A person who appraises the works of others.
Noun 4 meanings
A person who appraises the works of others.
“Following its publication, the novel received widespread acclaim from literary critics.”
A specialist in judging works of art.
One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.
An opponent.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French critique, from Latin criticus, from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίνω (krínō, “to judge”).
CRITIC at a glance
CRITIC has 6 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (C 3 + R 1 + I 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,553 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with critic
All rhymesOne letter away
- CLITIC10
- CRETIC10
- CRISIC10
- IRITIC8
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