Antonyms for missive
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : mis-iv |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs ɪv |
Definition of missive
Origin :- mid-15c., "commandment," noun use of adjective (mid-15c.) meaning "sent by superior authority," from Medieval Latin missivus "for sending, sent," especially in littera missiva "letters sent," from Latin missus, past participle of mittere "to send" (see mission).
- noun written communication
- He went to the window and opened the missive with simulated indifference.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- Stephen returned to the library with the missive in his hand.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Warren's Wards » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- When Israel received the missive, his anger was hot and furious.
- Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
- "It is for you, my dear," he said, as he passed the missive across the table to Miss Cavendish.
- Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
- He despatched the missive, and felt his injuries were avenged.
- Extract from : « Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General » by Charles Lever
- The envelope of this missive, unlike the others, bore only his name, not the address.
- Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
- Meantime, Molly is standing staring curiously at her missive.
- Extract from : « Molly Bawn » by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton
- His missive struck the dominant chord in the breast of Madame.
- Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
- Drawing out a wallet, he opened it and handed to the other the missive in question.
- Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
- The missive, however, never reached the pontiff to whom it was addressed.
- Extract from : « The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa » by Paul Barron Watson
Synonyms for missive
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019