Meaning & use
matte
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Having a dull, non-shiny, non-reflective surface or finish.
See it in a sentence
She preferred a matte lipstick over one with a glossy shine.
The walls were painted in a matte white finish.
A note on using this word
Matte is common in beauty, photography, and design contexts, where it contrasts with "glossy" or "shiny" finishes.
Words with a similar meaning
dullflat
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Words with an opposite meaning
glossyshiny
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