Learn a Word Daily — Epistolary
Your Word of the Day — Epistolary: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 24, 2025
Epistolary
ih-PISS-tuh-ler-ee · adjective
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Definition
- Relating to letters or letter-writing.
- Composed of letters (as an epistolary novel).
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin epistola “letter”; Greek epistolē.
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Nuance
Literary; evokes personal, dated, and intimate voice.
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Usage
“The film’s epistolary framing deepened its realism.”
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Fun Fact
Famous epistolary novels include “Dracula” and “The Color Purple.”
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