Definition of matte
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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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To achieve a soft, matte effect, the lightweight mousse glides on and sets with a powdery matte finish that looks and feels like skin.
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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
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First Known Use: circa 1648
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearmatte Synonyms
Synonyms
dim, dull, dulled, flat, lusterless;
Near Antonyms
buffed, burnished, glazed, lacquered, polished, rubbed, shellacked, varnished;
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;
Related Words
cloudy, dingy, dirty, drab, lackluster, mousy (or mousey), muddy;
gray (also grey), leaden, pale, palish;
black, dark, darkened, darkish, dimmed, dusky, gloomy, murky, obscure;
Definition 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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The order of paints from lowest to the highest gloss is: flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and hi-gloss.
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Using matte, neutral colors or a beautiful wood, these flat cabinets are a statement on their own.
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The background is a matte dark finish, with figures done in white relief.
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The nude and berry shades — available in satin, matte, and glossy finishes — aren't trending just because of their affordable price points.
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Terms not disclosed Agreed in May 2016 to buy remaining 33 percent in a deal valuing the complex at more than C$1 billion, according to people familiar with the matte.
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The idea behind this particular trend is finding a matte lipstick that provides a subtle shade of color to your lips.
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According to Elle, the E.L.F. x Christian Siriano collection includes four items perfect for spring: a pale pink tinted lip oil, a bright pink matte lipstick, a vibrant eyeshadow palette, and a hot pink makeup pouch.
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The counters are brushed granite for a finish that’s matte, not shiny.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'matte.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of matte
French, from Middle French, crude metal, curdled milk, from feminine of mat thick, dull, matte
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First Known Use: 1839
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearMATTE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of matte for English Language Learners
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: having a surface that is not shiny
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