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DILETTANTEISH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dilettanteish mean? 

DILETTANTEISH (adjective)
  The adjective DILETTANTEISH has 1 sense:

1. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurishplay

  Familiarity information: DILETTANTEISH used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DILETTANTEISH (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

Synonyms:

dilettante; dilettanteish; dilettantish; sciolistic

Context example:

his dilettantish efforts at painting

Similar:

superficial (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually)


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