Critiques: meaning, definitions and examples
📝
critiques
[ krɪˈtiːks ]
art
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Synonyms
analysis, assessment, evaluation, review
Examples of usage
- The book received mixed critiques from literary critics.
- Her painting was met with high praise and positive critiques.
- In art school, students learn how to give and receive critiques of their work.
art
Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.
Synonyms
analyze, assess, evaluate, review
Examples of usage
- She critiqued the new film for its lack of originality.
- The professor critiqued the student's research paper, providing valuable feedback.
- It is important to critique your own work to improve and grow as an artist.
Translations
Translations of the word "critiques" in other languages:
🇵🇹 críticas
🇮🇳 आलोचनाओं
🇩🇪 Kritiken
🇮🇩 kritik
🇺🇦 критика
🇵🇱 krytyki
🇯🇵 批評 (ひひょう)
🇫🇷 critiques
🇪🇸 críticas
🇹🇷 eleştiriler
🇰🇷 비평 (批評)
🇸🇦 انتقادات
🇨🇿 kritiky
🇸🇰 kritiky
🇨🇳 批评 (pīpíng)
🇸🇮 kritike
🇮🇸 gagnrýni
🇰🇿 сын-пікір
🇬🇪 კრიტიკა
🇦🇿 tənqidlər
🇲🇽 críticas
Word origin
The word 'critiques' originated from the French word 'critique', which in turn came from the Latin word 'criticus', meaning 'able to discern or judge'. The concept of critiquing has been a fundamental part of art, literature, and music for centuries, allowing for in-depth analysis and evaluation of creative works.
See also: critiquable.