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dilettante

adjective noun

showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪləˈtɒnti

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Definitions

adjective

  1. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

    “his dilettantish efforts at painting”

noun

  1. an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

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his dilettantish efforts at painting

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