matte
/mæt/
adjective
- Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy or reflective.
- The matte finish on the phone case hides fingerprints well.
- She bought a matte lipstick because she didn't like shiny lips.
- The artist used matte paint to avoid glare on the canvas.
noun
- A dull, non-shiny finish or surface, especially in photography, painting, or cosmetics.
- This lipstick comes in both gloss and matte.
- The painting was varnished with a matte to reduce reflections.
- The photographer chose a matte for the final prints.
- In film and photography, a mask or border used to block part of an image, or a technique for combining images.
- The old movie used a painted matte for the castle scene.
- The special effects team used a matte to create the illusion of a giant monster.
- A traveling matte allowed the actor to appear in front of a different background.