Relating to or characteristic of belles-lettres; written with emphasis on elegant style, beauty, and artistic merit rather than practical content.
From 'belletrist' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This describes the style and approach of writers who prioritize aesthetic and intellectual pleasure over utility or information.
Belletristic writing is the literary equivalent of haute couture—it's beautiful, refined, and totally impractical for everyday wear, which is exactly why people who love it are so passionate about defending its existence against more 'useful' writing.
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