Critic
English Meaning
One skilled in judging of the merits of literary or artistic works; a connoisseur; an adept; hence, one who examines literary or artistic works, etc., and passes judgment upon them; a reviewer.
- One who forms and expresses judgments of the merits, faults, value, or truth of a matter.
- One who specializes especially professionally in the evaluation and appreciation of literary or artistic works: a film critic; a dance critic.
- One who tends to make harsh or carping judgments; a faultfinder.