critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun4 •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.When an author has many beauties consistent with virtue, piety, and truth, let not little critics exalt themselves, and shower down their ill nature. — 1741 •An opponent. verb1 •(no longer used) To criticise.Nay, if you begin to critic once, we shall never have done. — 1607 formscriticked · criticking · critics
