HyperDic: dilettante

English > 2 senses of the word dilettante:
ADJECTIVEalldilettante, dilettantish, dilettanteish, sciolisticshowing frivolous or superficial interest
NOUNperson dilettante, dabbler, sciolistan amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
English > dilettante: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningshowing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish.
Synonymsdilettantish, dilettanteish, sciolistic
BroadersuperficialConcerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious
Spanishdiletante
Nounsdilettantean amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
English > dilettante: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge.
Synonymsdabbler, sciolist
Broaderamateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Spanishdiletante
Catalandiletant
Adjectivesdilettanteshowing frivolous or superficial interest

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