dilettante
Translation
dilettante, dabbler, amateur
Examples
He was a dilettante in the world of art.
He was a dilettante in the world of art.
Grammar Patterns
((a dilettante)) an amateur who dabbles in a field He was a dilettante in the world of art.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amateur, dabbler, nonprofessional; Antonyms: professional, expert, connoisseur
Etymology
From Italian 'dilettare' meaning 'to delight'. Originally, a person who took delight in the arts, but it has gained a negative connotation of being a superficial dabbler.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'delight'. A dilettante does something for their own delight or pleasure, not as a serious profession.