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DILETTANTISH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dilettantish mean?
• DILETTANTISH (adjective)
The adjective DILETTANTISH has 1 sense:
1. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish
Familiarity information: DILETTANTISH used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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