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matt

/mæt/

2 entries

adjective

/mæt/B1formal
  • ruОписывает поверхность или покрытие, которое не является блестящим или глянцевым; матовый и плоский по внешнему виду.

Describes a surface or finish that is not shiny or glossy; dull and flat in appearance.

  1. Not shiny or glossyB1formal

    Having a flat, dull, or non-reflective surface.

    ruМатовый

    • She prefers a matt finish for her photographs.
    • The walls were painted in a soft matt color.
    • This lipstick has a matt texture, not glossy.

    Synonymsdullflatlusterlessmattenonreflectiveunpolished

    Antonymsglazedglossylustrouspolishedreflectiveshinysleek

Forms
  • matter comparative form
  • mattest superlative form

noun

/mæt/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее свойство иметь малый или нулевой контраст, или отсутствие бликов и глянца.

A noun referring to the property of having little or no contrast, or lacking highlights or gloss.

uncountable

  1. Lack of gloss or contrastB2formal

    The quality of having a dull, non-reflective surface with low contrast or sheen, often used in paints, prints, or finishes.

    ruОтсутствие глянца или контраста

    • The walls were painted in a soft matt to reduce glare.
    • Photographers prefer a matt paper for gallery prints.
    • The artist applied a matt varnish to remove any shine.
    • The film's matt texture gave it a vintage look.

    Synonymsdullnessflatnesslusterlessnessmatte

    Antonymsglazeglosslusterpolishsheenshine

Forms
  • matts plural form
  • matts' possessive plural form
  • matt's possessive singular form