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epistolary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective epistolary has 1 sense
  1. epistolary, epistolatory - written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence; "an endless sequence of epistolary love affairs"; "the epistolatory novel"
    Antonym: formal (indirect, via informal)

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Epistolary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: pertaining to or consisting of letters.

Example sentence: The novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos is an epistolary masterpiece that portrays the complex relationships through a series of intimate letters.


Epistolary

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a literary work written in the form of letters or correspondence between characters.

Example sentence: "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis is a famous epistolary novel that consists of a series of letters between a senior demon and his inexperienced nephew.


Epistolary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: relating to the sending or exchange of letters.

Example sentence: Long-distance relationships often require strong epistolary communication to maintain a sense of closeness and connection.


Epistolary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: characteristic of a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The author's novel was praised for its vivid and epistolary descriptions, which brought the readers right into the heart of the local culture.


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