All 6 Uses of
critical
in
The Princess Diaries
- SHE'S THE ONE WHO'S ALWAYS CRITICIZING ME.†
Chpt 4criticizing = giving an opinion of what is wrong with somethingstandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- BESIDES, SHE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE CRITICIZING.†
Chpt 4
- I mean, she could have seen how assertive I was with Lana and decided she was wrong to criticize me so much.†
Chpt 4 *criticize = give an opinion of what is wrong with somethingstandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- Then, when she finally does deign to speak to me, it's only to criticize me some more.†
Chpt 5
- Not criticizing me or complaining about my behavior.†
Chpt 5criticizing = giving an opinion of what is wrong with somethingstandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- Really, a girl can only take so much criticism on her remainders.†
Chpt 4
Definitions:
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(1)
(critical as in: a critical problem) important, serious, or dangerous
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(2)
(critical as in: don't be so critical) finding fault and telling others; or tending to have unfavorable opinions
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(3)
(critical as in: critical acclaim) relating to careful analysis or thoughtful judgement of what is good and bad about something -- possibly from people whose job is to share their expert opinions in a given industry
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
See a comprehensive dictionary for more specialized senses of critical including those in mathematics and nuclear energy.