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✨ Partly shiny ✨ A low-gloss finish
semimatte

semimatte

5.9
A surface finish that is partly matte and partly shiny
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛmɪˌmæt/
translation icon : semimate
  • The artist chose a semimatte varnish to protect the painting without too much shine.

Examples

  • Many photographers prefer semimatte paper for prints because it reduces glare but still shows vibrant colors.

  • The new smartphone has a semimatte finish that resists fingerprints and looks elegant.

  • The new paint has a semimatte finish.

  • I prefer semimatte textures for my walls.

  • The artist prefers using semimatte paints to create depth and texture in her illustrations.

  • For a natural look, choose a semimatte foundation that balances shine and coverage.

  • She printed her photographs on semimatte paper to achieve a professional finish that reduces glare.

Synonyms

satin
vssemimatte
3 2.7

A smooth paint finish that gives a soft, low shine

focuses on a balance between dull and shiny rather than soft texture
semigloss
vssemimatte
5.4

A type of paint that dries to a medium shine between glossy and flat

is less shiny and more balanced between gloss and dullness

How Glossy

glossy
34 2.6
satin
3 2.7
semimatte
5.9
matte
  • US
14 5.3

Surface Forms

semimatte singular
semimattes plural

Etymology

Semimatte combines the parts semi- 'half' and matte 'not shiny', so a semimatte is a finish or surface that is partly dull and partly shiny. That's why artists and photographers choose a semimatte finish to balance colour and reduce strong reflections.