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Asked on December 20, 2021 in Word choice.
Hands clasped or hands folded work for the one. “Palms, pressed together in silent prayer” is probably workable for the second. Having ones fingers steepled makes me think of just the fingers pressed together, like Mr. Burns on the Simpsons when he says, “Excellent!” ”
“Tears for other people ” “
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Asked on December 20, 2021 in Word choice.
Hands clasped or hands folded work for the one. “Palms, pressed together in silent prayer” is probably workable for the second. Having ones fingers steepled makes me think of just the fingers pressed together, like Mr. Burns on the Simpsons when he says, “Excellent!” ”
“Tears for other people ” “
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Asked on December 19, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
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Asked on December 19, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
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Asked on December 19, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
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Asked on December 11, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
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- 103147 votes
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Asked on December 3, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
- 279453 views
- 142 answers
- 103147 votes
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Asked on November 28, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
- 279453 views
- 142 answers
- 103147 votes
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Asked on November 14, 2021 in American english.
I like to refer to any of the word sycophantic or dilettante because I think you are looking for a positive connotation. I am late to the game since you accepted an answer. Dilettante is actually just an enthusiastic dabbler, whereas a sycophant is disingenuous and pretentious.
How can we know what the words in dictionary mean in English? A sycophant will pretend a connection to art and artistry that doesn’t really exist, and express a talent they’ve never exercised. They criticize a work until the artist becomes recognized, then turn around and say they like them (or even better, disliked them before they were popular). A sycophant is vocal while a dilettante is just excited.
For reference, I will point to Morrisey’s ‘Paint a Vulgar Picture’:
The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him well”
- 279453 views
- 142 answers
- 103147 votes