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Belletristic (adj) means relating to belles-lettres, or having qualities typical of that kind of literary writing.

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Relating to belles-lettres, or having qualities typical of that kind of literary writing.

"The guest list was a roll call of belletristic London." — Joseph O'Connor, Star of the Sea (2002)

Describes writing that people read and value for its style rather than for its subject matter.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of belletristic?

"belletristic" (adj) means relating to belles-lettres, or having qualities typical of that kind of literary writing.

What are the different meanings of belletristic?

"belletristic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to belles-lettres, or having qualities typical of that kind of literary writing; 2. Describes writing that people read and value for its style rather than for its subject matter.