matt
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Definition
Adjective:
- Not reflecting light; not glossy: Describes a surface that lacks shine or luster, appearing dull and flat.
- Having a flat, non-reflective finish: Often used to describe paint, paper, photographs, or other materials that diffuse light rather than reflect it.
Noun:
- The property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss: The quality of a surface that is not shiny.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- She chose a matt finish for the living room walls to avoid glare.
- The artist preferred matt paper for her charcoal drawings.
- This lipstick has a matt texture, not a shiny one.
Noun:
- The matt of the photograph was preferred for the exhibition.
- The paint's matt helps hide imperfections on the wall.
Advanced Usage
In art and photography: A matt finish is often used to reduce reflections and make details easier to see from different angles.
- For the gallery prints, we requested a matt lamination.
In manufacturing and design: Used to specify a desired surface texture.
- The product specifications call for a matt anodized aluminum casing.
Variants and Related Words
Matte: An alternative spelling for matt, more common in American English.
- The document was printed on matte cardstock.
Mattify (verb): To make something less shiny or oily.
- This powder helps to mattify the skin.
Mattness (noun): The state or quality of being matt.
- The mattness of the surface was tested in the lab.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Flat, dull, lusterless, non-reflective, unglazed.
- Noun: Dullness, flatness, lack of gloss.
Antonyms
- Adjective: Glossy, shiny, reflective, lustrous, polished.
- Noun: Gloss, shine, luster, sheen.
Adjective
- not reflecting light; not glossy
- flat wall paint
- a photograph with a matte finish
Noun
- the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss