Definitions
Etymologies
- From French bel esprit. (Wiktionary)
- French : bel, fine + esprit, mind. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
Examples
“Barberini: he was a bel esprit déréglé, nourri d’études antiques and a Memb. of the Acad.”
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Logolepsy
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Pursue bliss
Words for those who believe everyday should be your day in the sun. Follow your bliss!
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