Amateuse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amateuse is a noun meaning A female amateur.
Meaning
A female amateur.
Example Sentences
I am not a psychiatrist -- I am a psychiatric amateur (amateuse); a mere hobbyist.
The eight contestants too comprised the spirit of fraternité four professional men, three gentlemen-riders and one lady amateuse.
Marie was clearly the more musical of the two daughters and is even mentioned as an “amateuse in the playing of the piano-forte” in a Viennese almanach from the year 1832.
So our plucky thieves switch to a “cash business,” which Gaston doesn’t mind but Lily does. Lily is an amateuse, and it takes the heart out of her work to steal something she can’t wear.
Word Forms
- amateuses
Synonyms for amateuse
Depending on context, synonyms include amatrice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amatrice, amatuer, amateur, pro-am, nonprofessional, shamateur.
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