dilettante
|dil-e-tante|
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/ˌdɪlɪˈtænti/
amateur enthusiast
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dilettante' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'dilettare,' where 'dilettare' meant 'to delight.'
Historical Evolution
'dilettante' changed from the Italian word 'dilettante' and eventually became the modern English word 'dilettante'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who delights in the arts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who dabbles in an art or a field of knowledge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
She was a dilettante in the world of art, attending gallery openings but never creating anything herself.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41