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dilettanteish

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a dilettante, someone who dabbles in various arts or fields of knowledge without expertise.

Sense 1: Exhibiting the qualities or actions of a dilettante.

Usage:

1. He had a dilettanteish approach to painting, trying out different styles without committing to any.
2. The dilettanteish musician merely scratched the surface of various musical instruments.

Sense 2: Pertaining to a person who claims to have knowledge or experience in a particular area without truly possessing expertise.

Usage:

1. The committee was frustrated by the dilettanteish opinions of the self-proclaimed art critic.
2. She impressed others with her dilettanteish knowledge of philosophy, even though she barely understood the subject.

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