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critical reception
/krɪˈtɪkəl rɪˈsɛpʃən/cri·TIC·al re·CEP·tion
the overall response or reaction of critics to a film, book, play, etc.
Examples
“The film's critical reception was mixed, with praise for the acting but criticism of the plot.”
“Despite modest box office returns, the play enjoyed a favourable critical reception.”
“A mixed critical reception doesn't always stop a film from becoming popular with audiences.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the film struggled commercially, its nuanced script and strong performances secured a favourable critical reception among major reviewers.”
Collocations
- mixed critical reception
- positive critical reception
- poor critical reception
Word family
Common mistakes
critic reception→critical reception
critical receptions→critical reception
the critics reviews→the critics' reviews
Say it for a higher band
5reviews→6critics' reviews→7+critical reception
Synonyms
critical response
reviews
Easily confused
critical acclaim
“Her performance earned critical acclaim.”
reviews
“The newspaper published several negative reviews.”
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