Meaning & use

missive

noun·Advanced

A letter, especially one that is long, formal, or official.

See it in a sentence

He received a lengthy missive from his aunt, filled with news from back home.

The company's legal team sent a stern missive demanding immediate payment.

A note on using this word

Missive is a formal or slightly humorous word for a letter, rarely used for a casual or short note.

Words with a similar meaning

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