Question 1 · Quick check
matte
CEFRB1
/mæt/
adjective · noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Having a surface that is not shiny.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA background, often painted or created with computers
Examples
I prefer a matte finish for the photos in the album.
She painted the bedroom walls with a matte finish.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningThe molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.
noun
Extra meaningsA decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
An instrument for producing a dull, lustreless surface.
More examples
In contextThe car was painted in a stylish shade of matte black.
Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.
Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means.
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Origin
adjective
Borrowed from French mat.