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sciolistic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /saɪəˈlɪstik/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to sciolism, or a sciolist; showing only superficial knowledge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his dilettantish efforts at painting

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dilettante, dilettantish, dilettanteish

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sciolism + -istic or sciolist + -ic.