matter-of-fact
Origin of matter-of-fact
Related Words for matter-of-factly
easily, quietly, commonly, openly, honestly, directly, naturally, candidly, frankly, modestly, ordinarily, sincerely, guilelessly, ingenuously, intelligibly, matter-of-factlyExamples from the Web for matter-of-factly
Contemporary Examples of matter-of-factly
“I stalked her,” Lavie says matter-of-factly when asked how she and Ivgy first met.
“Drew was being annoying about something,” Jonathan says matter-of-factly, straining his brain for the details of their last tiff.
During these conversations I will matter-of-factly mention my husband, because it feels nothing but natural for me to do so.
“The number of opportunities I had to play drug dealers or detectives was absurd,” he says, matter-of-factly.
“They replaced me on the RL Gang,” she said matter-of-factly.
Historical Examples of matter-of-factly
It was Nana who matter-of-factly came to ask for a bed; and in what a state.
L'AssommoirEmile Zola
"Rosemary told Mr. Jordan last night," she said matter-of-factly.
RosemaryJosephine Lawrence
"Had an accident," Hetty said matter-of-factly, putting the last dishes on the table.
Make Mine HomogenizedRick Raphael
“Execute him, I suppose,” the harsh voice said matter-of-factly.
Monkey On His BackCharles V. De Vet
He said clearly and matter-of-factly, "I want that one, Helen."
The Short LifeFrancis Donovan