Dilettante and Past master
Opposite meaning terms
Dilettante
Dilettante noun - A person having a knowledgeable and fine appreciation of the arts.
Past master is an antonym for dilettante.
Nearby Words: dilettantish, dilettantism
Past master
Past master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Usage example: a movie director who was widely regarded as the past master of suspense
Dilettante is an antonym for past master.
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