Meaning of the word epistolary in English

What does epistolary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

epistolary

US /ɪˈpɪs.təl.er.i/
UK /ɪˈpɪstəl.ər.i/
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Adjective

relating to or denoting the writing of letters or literary works in the form of letters

Example:
The novel is written in an epistolary style, composed entirely of letters.
Her research focuses on 18th-century epistolary novels.