Matinal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmætɪnl̩/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Matinal is an adjective meaning In the morning, relating to the morning.
Meaning
In the morning, relating to the morning.
Example Sentences
Kate stood by the window, looking out drearily at the matinal sunlight.
I was awakened, as usual, by the outcries of the refractory negroes receiving their matinal stripes in the whipping-house.
I might add, however, for your further information, that I think I shall not go to Bund-i-Kir, which looks too peaceful to disturb at this matinal hour, but there--on the western shore of the Ab-i-Shuteit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include matutinal, matitudinal, matutine, mid-morning, antemeridian, matin.
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