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Sciolistic

Sciolistic \Sci`o*lis"tic\, a. Of or pertaining to sciolism, or a sciolist; partaking of sciolism; resembling a sciolist.

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sciolistic

a. Of or relating to sciolism, or a sciolist.

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sciolistic

adj. showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish; "his dilettantish efforts at painting" [syn: dilettante, dilettantish, dilettanteish]

Usage examples of "sciolistic".

The Press, the Pulpit, and the Lyceum, with rare and brave exceptions, met the formidable array of Facts with which the work bristled, by sciolistic criticisms, bigoted denunciations, or timid, faint praise.