Definition of matte - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
texturesurface property lacking gloss or highlights
- The painting had a matte that absorbed light.
2.
art photographyUS decorative border around a pictureUS
- The photograph was enhanced by a white matte.
3.
filmTECH. background often painted or created digitallyTECH.
- The movie used a matte for the fantasy scene.
4.
image processingTECH. mask to overlay another imageTECH.
- The editor used a matte to combine the images.
Adjective
designUS dull and non-reflective surfaceUS
- The walls were painted in a matte finish.
Verb
texturemake a surface less shiny or glossy
- The artist decided to matte the painting for a softer look.
Images of matte
surface property lacking gloss or highlights 
decorative border around a picture
Expressions with matte
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surface treatment that makes something non-shiny with a smooth dull look
The photographer chose a matte finish for the wedding album.
gentle and non-reflective appearance
The soft matte lipstick was popular among customers.
paper with a dull surface that does not reflect much light
The photographer chose matte paper to avoid glare in the framed picture.
make a surface less shiny or glossy
She decided to matte up the walls for a modern look.
film scene created by combining images
The movie's cityscape was a stunning matte shot.
Origin of matte
French, mat (dull)
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Examples of matte in a sentence
Her lipstick had a matte that looked elegant. She chose a black matte for the painting. The gallery displayed the artwork with a gold matte. The artist painted a matte for the backdrop. They used a digital matte to enhance the scene. She adjusted the matte for better alignment.
A matte was applied to enhance the visual effect. She preferred a matte lipstick for a natural look. The photographer used a matte backdrop for the shoot. She used a spray to matte the glossy surface. They decided to matte the finish on the wooden table.
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- French:surface mate, mat, ...
- German:Mattheit, matt, ...
- Italian:finitura opaca, opaco, ...
- Spanish:acabado mate, mate, ...
- Portuguese:acabamento mate, mate, ...
- Chinese:哑光, 哑光的, ...
- Japanese:マット, マットな, ...
- Arabic:غَيْرُ لَامِع, باهت, ...
- Hebrew:גִּימּוּר מַט, מַט, ...
- Russian:матовая поверхность, матовый, ...
- Ukrainian:матова поверхня, матовий, ...
- Hindi:मैट फ़िनिश, मंदचमकी, ...
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