Synonyms of dabbles

dabbles

verb

present tense third-person singular of dabble

as in delights

to take part in an activity in a superficial way

She dabbled in drawing and painting but sculpture was her favorite medium.

Related Words

• delights
• entertains
• plays
• amuses
• flirts (with)
• trifles
• pleases
• diverts
• fiddles (around)
• putters (around)
• teases
• sports
• rests
• relaxes
• dawdles
• messes around
• cavorts
• idles
• slacks (off)
• hangs
• loafs
• recreates
• goldbricks
• frolics
• jokes
• lounges (around or about)
• bums (around)
• romps
• rollicks
• jests
• hangs about
• toys
• dallies
• screws around
• gambols
• frisks
• disports
• skylarks

Dissimilar Words

• works
• struggles
• strives
• toils
• slaves
• plods
• labors
• sweats
• plugs (away)
• strains
• drudges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dabbles

The kitchen is overseen by Jonathan De La Torre, a veteran of fine-dining establishments like Quince and Nopa, who dabbles in flavors from Japan and the Middle East but most of all modern California. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Cold and heat therapy James also dabbles with many flashier techniques. — Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Apr. 2026

Based on thhe history alone, Texas remains a football school that dabbles in hoops. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026

Princess Kate also dabbles in a handful of additional hobbies – including sports. — Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Earlier today, the tire company that dabbles in food criticism unveiled its third annual ratings for a select group of cities around the state and Denver‘s the Wolf’s Tailor was promoted from one star to two. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025

Dunham is one of the longtime voices of Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket who dabbles in live music. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025

Deus Ex also dabbles in conspiracy theories, which Metal Gear Solid fans will surely be familiar with and enjoy. — George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

The accountant dabbles in money management, the doctor dabbles in real estate development, and everyone is a part time social media influencer. — Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025