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Dilettantish Definition & Meaning

dilettantish
adjective
  1. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting"

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What does dilettantish mean?
showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting"
What part of speech is dilettantish?
Dilettantish is an adjective.

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