English dictionary

matte

adjective

Pronunciation

mæt

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. not reflecting light; not glossy

noun

  1. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

noun

  1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted

verb

  1. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

Example sentences

flat wall paint
a photograph with a matte finish
The fabric felted up after several washes

Synonyms

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