hypercritic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy`per*crit"ic noun

Etymology

Pref. hyper- + critic: cf. F. hypercritique.

Definitions

1. One who is critical beyond measure or reason; a carping critic; a captious censor. "Hypercritics in English poetry." Dryden.

Hy`per*crit"ic adjective

Definitions

1. Hypercritical.