English adjective: matte | |||
1. | matte not reflecting light; not glossy | ||
Samples | Flat wall paint. A photograph with a matte finish. | ||
Synonyms | flat, mat, matt, matted | ||
Similar | dull | ||
Antonyms | bright | ||
English noun: matte | |||
1. | matte (substance) a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mixture | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sparkle metal | ||
2. | matte (attribute) the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss | ||
Synonyms | flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dullness | ||
English verb: matte | |||
1. | matte (change) change texture so as to become matted and felt-like | ||
Samples | The fabric felted up after several washes. | ||
Synonyms | felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matt-up, matte up | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||