commentary

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmənteri/
US: /ˈkɑːmənteri/

  1. A set of explanatory or critical notes on a text.

    1. The book includes a detailed commentary on each poem.
    2. Her lively commentary on the political situation kept us all informed.

  2. A spoken or written discussion of an event, often live, offering explanations and opinions.

    1. He provided expert commentary during the football match.
    2. The news channel offered continuous commentary on the unfolding events.

Synonyms

explanation interpretation analysis narration
commentary verb

  1. To provide a spoken or written explanation or opinion on an event or text.

    1. She will commentary on the game tonight.
    2. Critics commentary extensively on the movie's complex themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "commentary" in English means: A set of explanatory or critical notes on a text., A spoken or written discussion of an event, often live, offering explanations and opinions..

The phonetic transcription of "commentary" is /ˈkɒmənteri/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmənteri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "commentary": explanation, interpretation, analysis, narration.

Example usage of "commentary": "The book includes a detailed commentary on each poem.". More examples on the page.