All 5 Uses of
critical
in
The Hidden Oracle
- Not criticizing, but why is he grooting?†
p. 67.8 *criticizing = 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.
- Then again, we gods got attached to humans, so I had no room to criticize.†
p. 76.8criticize = 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.
- Oh, yes, I hear you critics out there: You're the god of prophecy, Apollo.†
p. 48.9
- I gave him my most critical stare—the one I used to crush aspiring singers during Broadway auditions.†
p. 225.4 *
- And since our communication problems have not gone away, learning to use the grove's power is all the more critical.†
p. 348.1
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