matter-of-fact en · ADJ
Etymology
From matter of fact.
Meanings
- Of, or relating to facts only; literal, realistic.
- Lacking emotion or color.
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Straightforward, blunt, frank; treating the situation as normal; not embarrassed, coy, or dramatic.
The detective felt his interest quicken but he sounded matter-of-fact as he asked, "What makes you so sure this Harris could be one of the guys in on this hit?"
1970, Wally Ferris, Across 110th, page 96:The students appreciated the health teacher for her matter-of-fact way of talking about sex.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more matter-of-fact | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most matter-of-fact | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
matter-of-factness · matter-of-factish · matter-of-factly
Synonyms
Translations (20)
es factual (of, or relating to facts only) · es fáctico (of, or relating to facts only) · pl suchy (lacking emotion) · fi asiapohjainen (of, or relating to facts only) · pl prozaiczny (of, or relating to facts only) · fi asiallinen (of, or relating to facts only) · fi viileä (lacking emotion) · bg прозаичен (lacking emotion) · pl praktyczny (of, or relating to facts only) · fi asiallinen (lacking emotion) · fi todellisuudentajuinen (of, or relating to facts only) · fi realistinen (lacking emotion) · ru холо́дный (lacking emotion) · bg фактически (of, or relating to facts only) · fi tosiasioihin perustuva (of, or relating to facts only) · ru равноду́шный (lacking emotion) · ru сухо́й (lacking emotion) · fi realistinen (of, or relating to facts only) · pl rzeczowy (of, or relating to facts only) · de nüchtern (lacking emotion)