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sciolistic

 

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Adjective sciolistic has 1 sense
  1. dilettante, dilettantish, dilettanteish, sciolistic - showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting"
    Antonym: profound (indirect, via superficial)

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Sciolistic

Definition:

Sciolistic is an adjective that refers to someone who pretends to be knowledgeable or well-informed in a particular subject, but actually has only superficial knowledge or understanding of it.

Senses:

1. Showing superficial knowledge or understanding.

2. Pretending to possess knowledge that one actually lacks.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

In everyday conversation, sciolistic is commonly used to describe individuals who act as if they know a lot about a certain topic, but in reality, they only have a shallow understanding of it. It carries a slightly negative connotation, highlighting the person's ignorance or arrogance.

Example sentence 1: John's sciolistic comments on quantum physics revealed his lack of understanding in the subject.

Example sentence 2: The politician's sciolistic remarks about climate change showcased his ignorance and lack of scientific knowledge.

Local Usage:

In local contexts, sciolistic might be used to refer to individuals who pretend to have expertise in regional or cultural matters, but their knowledge is limited or misguided.

Example sentence 1: The foreign journalist's sciolistic portrayal of local traditions angered the community, as it lacked authenticity and understanding.

Example sentence 2: Some tourists come to the area with sciolistic assumptions about the local cuisine, unaware of its rich history and diverse flavors.

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