2. A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position. A strong dilemma in a desperate case! To act with infamy, or quit the place. Swift. Horns of a dilemma, alternatives, each of which is equally difficult of encountering.
DILETTANT
Dil"et*tant`, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to dilettanteism; amateur; as, dilettant speculation. Carlyle.
DILETTANT
Dil`et*tant", n.
Defn: A dilettante.
Though few art lovers can be connoisseurs, many are dilettants.
Fairholt.
DILETTANTE
Dil`et*tan"te, n.; pl. Dilettanti. Etym: [It., prop. p. pr. of
dillettare to take delight in, fr. L. delectare to delight. See
Delight, v. t.]
Defn: An admirer or lover of the fine arts; popularly, an amateur; especially, one who follows an art or a branch of knowledge, desultorily, or for amusement only.
The true poet is not an eccentric creature, not a mere artist living only for art, not a dreamer or a dilettante, sipping the nectar of existence, while he keeps aloof from its deeper interests. J. C. Shairp.
DILETTANTEISH
Dil`et*tan"te*ish, a.
Defn: Somewhat like a dilettante.