Meaning & use
missive
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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