matutinal
Say it: muh-TYOO-tih-nuhl /ˌmætjʊˈtaɪnəl/ · adjective
What “matutinal” means
Happening in the morning.
More precisely: Relating to or happening in the morning.
Example: “My matutinal ritual: espresso, cold shower, ten minutes of silence.”
When to use it
Use it for morning habits, activities or events in a formal, literary or playfully grand tone.
Similar words
morning, early, dawn
Where it comes from
Latin matutinus, 'of the morning'.
Quick check
You take the dog out every day just after sunrise, before breakfast. Which word describes this daily walk?
matutinal or nocturnal?
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matutinal
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