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belletristic.

Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of belles-lettres.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/bɛl.lɛˈtɹɪs.tɪk/UK
  1. Of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of belles-lettres.

  2. Written or appreciated for aesthetic value rather than content

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English belletrist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English belletristic From belletrist + -ic.

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