What does epistolary mean?
Epistolary means Of or relating to letters, or the writing of letters..
Epistolary
/ɪˈpɪst(ə)ˌl(ə)ɹi/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or relating to letters, or the writing of letters..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or relating to letters, or the writing of letters.
- Carried on by written correspondence.
- In the manner of written correspondence.
- (Christianity) A Christian liturgical book containing set readings for church services from the New Testament Epistles.
Example Sentences
an epistolary relationship
epistolary style
an epistolary novel
Bram Stoker's novel Dracula (1897) is written in epistolary style.
But Sir Jasper has a great talent for epistolary correspondence—to be sure he has nothing else to do; but my time is of great importance.
Synonyms for epistolary
Antonyms for epistolary
Related Words
Word Forms
- more epistolary
- most epistolary
- epistolaries
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for epistolary?
Common synonyms include informal, epistolatory.
What is the opposite of epistolary?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use epistolary in a sentence?
an epistolary relationship
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