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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish
Example:
his dilettantish efforts at painting
Synonyms:
dilettante; dilettanteish; dilettantish; sciolistic
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Similar:
superficial (concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually)
Derivation:
sciolism (pretentious superficiality of knowledge)