Definition of matte
- variant spellings of mat 1
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Definition of matte
Examples of matte in a Sentence
a photograph with a matte finish
I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny.
Recent Examples of matte from the Web
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The details are humble and un-flashy, too; buttery soft, matte leather, a notch lapel, a patch chest pocket, and a single breasted closure.
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The formula is really hydrating and leaves behind a satin finish that isn't too matte or too glossy.
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Origin and Etymology of matte
French mat, from Old French, faded, defeated
matte Synonyms
Synonyms
dim, dull, dulled, flat, lusterlessAntonyms
glossy, lustrous, shiny, sleekRelated Words
tarnished, unpolished; cloudy, dingy, dirty, drab, lackluster, mousy (or mousey), muddy; gray (also grey), leaden, pale, palish; black, dark, darkened, darkish, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, murky, obscure, obscured, pitch-black, pitch-dark, somber (or sombre), stygian, tenebrific, tenebrousNear Antonyms
buffed, burnished, glazed, lacquered, polished, rubbed, shellacked, varnished; satin, satiny; silken, silky; slick, slippery; gemmy, gleaming, glimmering, glinting, glistening, glittering, scintillating, shimmering, shining, sparkling, twinkling; beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, candescent, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, radiant, refulgent, resplendent, shiningDefinition of matte
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:a crude mixture of sulfides formed in smelting sulfide ores of metals (such as copper, lead, or nickel)
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:a motion-picture effect in which part of a scene is blocked out and later replaced by footage containing other material (such as a background painting)
Recent Examples of matte from the Web
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Florists and greenhouses in Charleston make their magnolia wreaths huge, sometimes almost the whole width of a front door, bristling with both the glossy forest green and the matte mahogany sides of the leaves to add contrasting texture.
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In the dining room, crystals hang off the curved, gold branches of a round chandelier and sparkle against glass lamp bases standing on a matte gray chest cabinet, a piece of furniture repainted and refurbished.
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Twelve exterior colors are available, including one matte –
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For clear, matte lip coverage, the brand Anthony makes a great unisex, ultra-hydrating Advanced Formula Lip Balm with SPF 25.
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This fillet was mushy to the touch and even distressing to the eye: matte and sunken, the middle of it a squishy mess with indentations that looked like an angry face.
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Andrews' sunglasses -- his signature matte black Ray-Bans -- reflect the sunburnt, dancing mob below.
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Beveled edges give the matte gray discs a razor-like shine, adding an attractive sharpness to the watch's rounded details.
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All the colors feature a silky matte finish and will be available in July, with the exception of Black Violet, which hits the market in September.
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Origin and Etymology of matte
French, from Middle French, crude metal, curdled milk, from feminine of mat thick, dull, matte
MATTE Defined for English Language Learners
matte
adjective
Definition of matte for English Language Learners
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: having a surface that is not shiny
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