matt

Lacking any shine

Matt is a variant spelling of matte, describing a surface that is dull or flat rather than shiny: matt finish, matt paint.

The spelling without the 'e' is more common in British English.

As an adjective, it contrasts with glossy or reflective surfaces. (Capitalized Matt is a given name.)

finish

flat

Lacking vertical variation

sheen · gloss · lusterless · unpolished · dull · subdued · velvety · smooth · coating · lacquer

name

Matthew

First gospel writer

  • MattyDiminutive for Matthew
  • MateoSpanish male name
  • MatsScandinavian male name

Matthias · nickname · shortened · given name · diminutive · biblical · apostle · Gospel

cosmetics

lipstick

Cosmetic for coloring lips

blush · concealer · setting spray · primer · velvet · transfer-proof · pigment · coverage · nude · bold

paint

emulsion

Blended immiscible liquids

  • latexMilky plant-derived polymer
  • acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
  • wallVertical enclosing structure

ceiling · interior · primer · undercoat · roller · brush · coverage · touch-up · washable · scrubbable

photography

lighting

Art of illuminating spaces

bounce · fill · backlight · exposure · highlight · shadow · contrast · studio · portrait · cinematography

Opposites
surface finish/reflectivity

mattglossy

Smooth and shiny

shiny · gloss · lustrous · polished · gleaming

Phrases
Family

matting, matte, mattes, mattify

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G