matteness
Lack of shine
Matteness is the quality of having a flat, non-reflective surface.
The term appears in discussions of photography, painting, and design, where the degree of matteness affects how light interacts with a surface: The matteness of the print reduced glare.
Opposite of glossiness or sheen.
Lacking vertical variation
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- chalkyPale and dusty-textured
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
unpolished · diffuse · unreflective · velvety · powdery · frosted · muted · soft
Rough with particles
- porousAllowing passage of fluids
- roughUneven in surface
- coarseRough in texture
- tactileOf the touching sense
suede · canvas · linen · unglazed · nubby · papery · absorbent · granular
Deliberately minimized in expression
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- mutedMade quieter or softer
- restrainedHeld under control
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
subdued · elegant · refined · sophisticated · tasteful · low-key · toned-down · quiet
Preparatory coat or guide
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- coatingApplied surface covering
- sealantGap-blocking substance
anodized · patina · wax · stain · emulsion · latex · acrylic · enamel
Spread widely around
- non-reflectiveNot shiny or glossy
- anti-glareReduces unwanted light bounce
- shadowlessLacking dark silhouette
- studioCreative professional's workspace
flat
Lacking vertical variation
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- chalkyPale and dusty-textured
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
satin · unpolished · diffuse · unreflective · velvety · powdery · frosted · muted · soft · deadened
grainy
Rough with particles
tactile · suede · canvas · linen · unglazed · nubby · papery · absorbent · granular · sandblasted
understated
Deliberately minimized in expression
- subtleNot immediately obvious
- mutedMade quieter or softer
- restrainedHeld under control
minimalist · subdued · elegant · refined · sophisticated · tasteful · low-key · toned-down · quiet · neutral
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
sealant · anodized · patina · wax · stain · emulsion · latex · acrylic · enamel
diffused
Spread widely around
- non-reflectiveNot shiny or glossy
- anti-glareReduces unwanted light bounce
- shadowlessLacking dark silhouette
studio · retouched · desaturated · filtered
mattenessshininess
Reflective surface quality
glossiness · sheen · luster · gloss · shine
mattenessluminosity
Intrinsic brightness of source
radiance · sleekness · silkiness · pearlescence · iridescence
matter, matting, mattered, matte, matt, mattering, mattes, mattify, mattifying