adjective
- relating to or characteristic of belles-lettres; of or concerning literature regarded as fine art
Usage: literary; formal
Examples
- The professor’s belletristic approach emphasized the aesthetic qualities of the novels.
- Her belletristic criticism focused on style rather than social themes.
- The journal published belletristic essays on contemporary poetry.
- His belletristic sensibilities made him appreciate the musicality of prose.
- The course took a belletristic view of Renaissance drama.
- Critics praised the author’s belletristic treatment of historical events.