matte

adjective

ˈmat How to pronounce matte (audio)
variants also mat or matt
Definition of mattenext
as in flat
lacking a surface luster or gloss I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny

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Recent Examples of matte This Lulus bag is primarily matte and clean, with just a tinge of silver on the top handle and cutesy bow. — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 But unlike most matte lip products, this viral formula doesn't feel drying on the lips, courtesy of a whole host of skin-loving ingredients such as vitamin E, cotton seed oil, green tea oil and mango oil. — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024 This powder product brings a semi-matte finish to the skin, smoothing out your imperfections. — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 The Color Fetish hydrating lip stain goes on glossy but slowly transforms into a semi-matte look that will last up to eight hours. — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matte
  1. flat
  2. gray
  3. dull
  4. black
  5. dim
  6. pale
  7. dark
Adjective
  • Fajita chicken held at 88 degrees in a container on flat top grill.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Last year, Mercedes F1 revenue was £633 million ($849 million), which was basically flat from the prior campaign.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of flat
Adjective
  • Robinson, wearing a light gray suit, uncuffed and unshackled, did not address the court.
    — Michael Ruiz , Jamie Vera, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Attias stood in the hotel lobby, whose design leans toward gray, black, white, earth tones and chrome.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of gray
Adjective
  • Like scoops of an ocean unmarred by humans, quarts of seaweed soup sit next to other flavors like spicy beef and pine nut and soybean, a shade of creamy beige so calming, one glance is enough to effectively absolve the color of its dull reputation.
    — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If your skin's looking a little dull or feeling rough, the best alpha hydroxy acid products might be exactly what your routine is missing.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dull
Adjective
  • Russian media outlets later reported that the attack sparked a blaze at the Kstovo oil refinery, sharing images of black plumes of smoke over the horizon.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This pick, for example, adds a pop of color to contrast the black jeans and booties, while the purple hue nods to current trends without being too obvious.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • Some products marketed for SAD are too dim to do much good, Desan said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Related work found the same dim night worsened weight gain, glucose control and inflammation in animals on a high-fat diet.
    — Randy J. Nelson, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • Teghaza 001 is made mostly of feldspar, a pale mineral common in the crusts of rocky planets.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The pale pink shoes feature a square toe, a dainty bow at the vamp, lace-up ribbon ties around the ankle, and with the addition of a transparent heel, which are still on trend nearly two decades later.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • The refreshing under-eye treatments are formulated to smooth, firm, and brighten crow’s feet and dark circles.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The helmet uses a carbon-fiber shell to help control weight and comes supplied with clear and dark visors, as well as a Pinlock anti-fog insert.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dark

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