Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Missive.
How to pronounce missive:
UK
Missive - as a noun
A written message addressed to a person or organization
Example: "Mailed an indignant letter to the editor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
letterHypernyms (Closely Related)
documenttexttextual matterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
business lettercover lettercovering lettercrank letter
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encyclicalencyclical letterfan letterpersonal letterform letteropen letterchain letterpastoralround robinaerogramaerogrammeair letterairmail letterepistledead letterdead mailletter of intentinvitationcongratulations lettercongratulatory letter
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Missive - as an adjective
Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.
Example: "A letter missive"
Serving as a missile; intended to be thrown.
Example Sentences
"He received a missive from his distant relative."
"The boss sent a confidential missive to all the employees."
"The presidential candidate published a lengthy missive outlining her policies."
"The diplomat carried an important missive from the king to the queen."
"I found an old missive in the attic written by my great-grandfather."
Word Game Points
Is MISSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, missive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MISSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is MISSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, missive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMISSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is MISSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, missive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMISSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.