matt
adjective UK (US matte) /mæt/Definition
› describes a surface or colour or paint that is not shiny: The paint is available in matt or gloss finish. → Compare emulsion, gloss nounPaints, dyes and pigmentsColour - general wordsDarkness and becoming dark
(Definition of matt adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- colourway noun
- distemper noun (PAINT)
- dye noun
- emulsion noun
- gloss noun (APPEARANCE)
- Indian ink noun
- ink noun
- inky adjective
- invisible ink noun
- poster paint noun
- primer noun (PAINT)
- rinse noun
- satin noun (PAINT)
- sienna noun
- spray gun noun
- tint noun
- tinted adjective
- warpaint noun
- white spirit noun
- whitewash noun (PAINT)
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