Synonyms for
Critics
Definition
Critics are people who give their opinions or judgments about something, especially about books, movies, art, etc.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- film critics
- art critics
- music critics
- harsh critics
- leading critics
- professional critics
- film critics association
Word family
Usage note
The word 'critics' refers to people who express an unfavorable opinion of something. It is often used in the plural when referring to a group of such individuals, especially in fields like art, literature, or film.
Example sentences
- The art exhibit received harsh criticism from the critics.
- The restaurant has received glowing reviews from food critics.
- The book was panned by the critics.
- The film was praised by the critics for its cinematography.
- The fashion designer was nervous about the upcoming reviews from fashion critics.
Quotes
"Critics are like eunuchs in a harem; they know how it's done, they've seen it done every day, but they're unable to do it themselves." - Brendan Behan
"A critic should be taught to criticize a critic." - Ernest Hemingway
"Critics are the ones who get to say what they think about our work." - Annie Leibovitz