January 13, 2027
Dilettante
nounDefinition
A person who cultivates an area of interest without real commitment or knowledge; an amateur. The dilettante flits from enthusiasm to enthusiasm without going deep.
Example Sentence
“He was a talented dilettante — painting, composing, and writing, but mastering none of them.”
Etymology
From Italian dilettante, from dilettare (to delight), from Latin delectare (to delight).
Scrabble Score
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DILETTANTE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
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