critical reception

noun

The degree to which an artistic work such as a song, movie, book, or video game has been received by critics.

“Critical reception for many Adele songs has been very positive.”

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Meanings

nouncritical reception (plural critical receptions)

plural critical receptions

  1. The degree to which an artistic work such as a song, movie, book, or video game has been received by critics.

    Critical reception for many Adele songs has been very positive.

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APA

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Chicago

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