matte

noun
UK: /mæt/
US: /mæt/

  1. A dull, non-shiny surface or finish.

    1. The wall paint has a matte finish.
    2. She preferred a matte lipstick over a glossy one for a sophisticated look.

  2. A cardboard frame placed around a picture.

    1. The photo was displayed with a wide matte.
    2. He carefully positioned the artwork within the matte before framing it.

Synonyms

flat dull
matte adjective

  1. Having a dull surface or finish; not shiny.

    1. I want a matte effect.
    2. The artist chose matte colors to create a sense of depth in the painting.
matte verb

  1. To give a matte finish to a surface.

    1. She will matte the photo.
    2. The photographer matted the print to reduce glare and reflections.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "matte" in English means: A dull, non-shiny surface or finish., A cardboard frame placed around a picture..

The phonetic transcription of "matte" is /mæt/ in British English and /mæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "matte": flat, dull.

Example usage of "matte": "The wall paint has a matte finish.". More examples on the page.