Definition of MISSIVE

missive

Plural: missives

Noun

  • A written message or letter.
  • a written message addressed to a person or organization
  • A written message; a letter, note or memo.
  • Letters sent between two parties in which one makes an offer and the other accepts it.
  • One who is sent; a messenger.

Adj

  • Specially sent; intended or prepared to be sent.
  • Serving as a missile; intended to be thrown.

Examples

  • She sent a MISSIVE to her opponent, politely reminding them about the Scrabble game rules.

Origin / Etymology

15th century; from Medieval Latin missīvus, from mittō (“to send”).

Synonyms

letter

Scrabble Score: 12

missive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
missive: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
missive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

missive: valid Words With Friends Word