matted
- adjective
- /ˈmætɪd/
:
mate
- She chose matted wall paint rather than a glossy one for a more modern look.
Examples
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The artist preferred matted paper to give the drawing a subtle, muted appearance.
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The carpet looked matted after years of heavy foot traffic.
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A matted finish on the photograph helped reduce glare from overhead lights.
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She prefers a matted finish for her paintings.
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The photographer chose a matted finish for the picture to avoid glare from the lights.
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She prefers to use matted paper for her artistic prints, as it enhances the colors without shine.
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The artist displayed her work on a matted canvas, which provided a soft, non-reflective surface.
Synonyms
4
4.4
Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations
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3.5
Not shiny and showing little reflection
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6.2
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
Not shiny and having a dull surface
Having a flat, not shiny surface, like some paints or phone cases
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
Without a shiny, smooth surface
A surface that is not covered with a shiny protective layer
Not made shiny by rubbing or polishing
Antonyms
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Matted can mean 'not shiny'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a mat, 'a flat, rough piece of cloth' that does not reflect light, so a matted surface scatters light and looks dull.