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DILETTANTE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dilettante.

How to pronounce dilettante:

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Dilettante - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dabblersciolist

Dilettante - as an adjective satellite

Showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

Example: "His dilettantish efforts at painting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilettanteishdilettantishsciolistic

Dilettante - as an adjective

Pertaining to or like a dilettante.

Example Sentences

"He was a dilettante in the art world, dabbling in different mediums but never mastering any."
"The music critic dismissed the pianist as a dilettante, claiming they lacked the technical skill of a professional."
"As a dilettante photographer, she enjoyed taking pictures but never pursued it seriously."
"Robert spent his weekends painting landscapes, considering himself a dilettante artist."
"The committee found it difficult to trust the project to a dilettante who had no experience in the field."
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Word Game Points

Is DILETTANTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dilettante is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DILETTANTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DILETTANTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dilettante is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DILETTANTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DILETTANTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dilettante is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DILETTANTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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