criticism, critique
(noun) a serious examination and judgment of something; “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
criticism, literary criticism
(noun) a written evaluation of a work of literature
criticism, unfavorable judgment
(noun) disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
criticism (countable and uncountable, plural criticisms)
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
Synonyms: critique, animadversion, censure
Source: Wiktionary
Crit"i*cism (krt"-sz'm), n.
1. The rules and principles which regulate the practice of the critic; the art of judging with knowledge and propriety of the beauties and faults of a literary performance, or of a production in the fine arts; as, dramatic criticism. The elements ofcriticism depend on the two principles of Beauty and Truth, one of which is the final end or object of study in every one of its pursuits: Beauty, in letters and the arts; Truth, in history and sciences. Brande & C. By criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant a standard of judging well. Dryden.
2. The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed; a critical observation or detailed examination and review; a critique; animadversion; censure. About the plan of "Rasselas" little was said by the critics; and yet the faults of the plan might seem to invite severe criticism. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 February 2025
(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
