matte

/mˈæt/

/ˈmæt/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Matte

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : flatness

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

a technique or material used in film and photography to block or obscure parts of an image or scene, often for special effects work or to combine separate elements into a single shot

to matte

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

synonyms : felt

matte

not reflecting light; not glossy

synonyms : flat

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Examples

1. So this one feels matte.

2. The paint itself is matte.

3. It dries matte.

4. It dries matte.