Meaning & use
Missives
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Written messages or letters, especially ones that are formal or lengthy.
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He sent a series of angry missives to the editor demanding a correction.
The soldiers exchanged missives with their families throughout the war.
A note on using this word
Missive carries a slightly formal or old-fashioned tone compared to plain 'letter,' often used with irony for everyday emails or texts.
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