belles-lettres
belles-lettres
Definition
belles-lettres (bel le′tr', -trə)
plural noun
literature as one of the fine arts; imaginative writings as distinguished from technical and scientific writings, esp. when characterized by a polished, highly literary style and, often, a somewhat dilettantish manner
Etymology: Fr, lit., beautiful letters, fine literature
Browse dictionary entries near belles-lettres
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