adjective

matt

matt, matte, flat

The photo has a matt finish.

The photo has a matt finish.

I prefer matt paint on the walls.

I prefer matt paint on the walls.

((noun)) used before a noun The photo has a matt finish.

Synonyms: dull, flat, non-glossy; Antonyms: glossy, shiny, lustrous

From Old French 'mat', meaning 'defeated, dull', which developed into the sense of 'lacking luster'.

Think of a floor 'mat', which is typically not shiny. The similar sound can help you remember the meaning.

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