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- [mat-er-uh v-fakt]
- /ˈmæt ər əvˈfækt/
- /ˈmæ.tə(r) əv ˈfækt.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mat-er-uh v-fakt]
- /ˈmæt ər əvˈfækt/
Definitions of matter-of-factly word
- adjective matter-of-factly adhering strictly to fact; not imaginative; prosaic; dry; commonplace: a matter-of-fact account of the political rally. 1
- adjective matter-of-factly direct or unemotional; straightforward; down-to-earth. 1
- adverb matter-of-factly in a matter-of-fact manner 0
- adverb matter-of-factly As though stating a fact. 0
- adverb matter-of-factly As though the situation is normal and not unusual; not dramatically or fancifully. 0
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Origin of matter-of-factly
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15
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Parts of speech for Matter-of-factly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matter-of-factly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for matter-of-factly
adv matter-of-factly
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- commonly — usually; ordinarily
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- honestly — in an honest manner.
Antonyms for matter-of-factly
adv matter-of-factly
- difficultly — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
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