BELLETRISTIC

belletristic

(adjective) written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than content

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

belletristic (comparative more belletristic, superlative most belletristic)

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

• M. Arnold

Written or appreciated for aesthetic value rather than content

Source: Wiktionary


Bel`le*tris"tic, Bel`le*tris"tic*al, a.

Definition: Occupied with, or pertaining to, belles-lettres. "An unlearned, belletristic trifler." M. Arnold.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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