Matter-of-factly

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈmætÉ™r É™v ˈfækt.li/

Origin

From matter-of-fact + -ly

Full definition of matter-of-factly

Adverb

1. As though stating a fact.
• 2002 - Sam Williams (American journalist), , Epilogue"I took the liberty of inviting somebody else to have dinner with us," Stallman said, matter-of-factly, giving me the same cat-like smile he gave me back in that Palo Alto restaurant.
2. As though the situation is normal and not unusual; not dramatically or fancifully.
• 1934 - Robert E. Howard, He was not of the East; and he came of a breed who fought devils and wizards as promptly and matter-of-factly as they battled human foes.

Synonyms

• (as though stating a fact)
• (as though the situation is normal) clinically, dispassionately

Related terms

• matter-of-fact
• fact of the matter