dilettante dictionary

A highly (un)official, ever-expanding guide to the words we overuse, made up, or just made cooler.

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dilettante

/ˌdɪlɪˈtanteɪ,ˌdɪlɪˈtanti/
noun

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge

someone who resists being defined by a single pursuit, profession, or path. They follow their fascinations—wherever they lead—and build a life driven by intuition, taste, and insatiable curiosity.

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virality sheep

noun

plural virality sheep

Definition of virality sheep

informal, often derogatory : a traveler who visits destinations primarily because they are trending or have gone viral on social media, often replicating popular photo ops or itineraries without engaging with the local culture or context

"The Amalfi Coast has become overrun with virality sheep lining up for the same lemon grove photo."

: someone who curates travel experiences for the appearance of aesthetic or online shareability, rather than personal interest, curiosity, or cultural immersion

"Instead of exploring the city, the virality sheep spent the entire trip hunting down Instagrammable cafés."