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Belles Lettres
see synonyms of belles lettresNoun
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Belles Lettres
see synonyms of belles lettresnoun
(functioning as singular)
literary works, esp essays and poetry, valued for their aesthetic rather than their informative or moral content
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Belles Lettres
see synonyms of belles lettres 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
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Belles Lettres
see synonyms of belles lettrespl.n. (used with a sing. verb)
1. Literature regarded for its aesthetic value rather than its didactic or informative content.
2. Light, stylish writings, usually on literary or intellectual subjects.
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