dabbled

[ˈdæbəld]

dabbled Definition

• 1. to take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way
• 2. to splash or play in water or other liquid

Using dabbled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dabbled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She dabbled in painting but never pursued it seriously.

• Example

  The children were happily dabbling in the shallow end of the pool.

• Example

  He dabbled with the idea of starting his own business.

dabbled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dabbled

• toy
• play
• tinker

Antonyms for dabbled

• focus
• concentrate

Phrases with dabbled

• dabble in

  to try something out without committing to it fully

  Example

  She likes to dabble in different hobbies, but never sticks with one for too long.

• dabble one's feet in

  to try something new or unfamiliar

  Example

  I decided to dabble my feet in the world of online dating.

• dabble with danger

  to engage in risky or dangerous behavior

  Example

  He's always been one to dabble with danger, whether it's extreme sports or reckless driving.

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Summary: dabbled in Brief

To 'dabble' [ˈdæbəld] means to participate in an activity in a casual or superficial way, or to splash or play in water. It can be used to describe trying something out without committing to it fully, as in 'She dabbled in painting but never pursued it seriously.' 'Dabble' can also be used to describe engaging in risky or dangerous behavior, as in 'He's always been one to dabble with danger.'