matte meaning and definition

MATTE noun

Definition of matte (noun)

1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
2. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
   • synonyms: flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt

MATTE verb

Definition of matte (verb)

1. change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
   • "The fabric felted up after several washes"
   • synonyms: felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matte up, matt-up

MATTE adjective

Definition of matte (adjective)

1. not reflecting light; not glossy
   • "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish"
   • synonyms: flat, mat, matt, matted