Definitions for matte

Overview of noun matte

The noun matte has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. matte

(a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted)

2. flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt, matte

(the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss)

Overview of verb matte

The verb matte has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, matte, mat

(change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes")

Overview of adj matte

The adj matte has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. flat, mat, matt, matte, matted

(not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish")