matted

• Se dit de cheveux, de poils ou de fibres qui sont emmêlés en une masse dense et désordonnée, souvent en raison d'un manque de soin ou d'humidité.

Describes hair, fur, or fibers that are tangled into a thick, messy mass.

1. Tangled in a dense massB1formal

   Describes hair, fur, or fibers that are twisted and stuck together in a thick, messy clump.

   Emmêlé en masse dense

   • The dog's fur was so matted that it had to be shaved.
   • Her hair became matted after sleeping on it while wet.
   • The old carpet was matted and full of dust.

   Synonymesentangledfeltedknottedsnarledtangled

2. Not reflecting light; not glossyB2formal

   Having a dull, non-shiny surface finish, often used for photographs, paint, or paper.

   mat (finish non brillant)

   • She preferred matted prints for her photography portfolio.
   • The artist used a matted varnish to give the painting a soft look.
   • The walls were painted with a matted finish to reduce glare.

   Synonymesdullflatlusterlessmatteunpolished

   Antonymesglazedglossylustrouspolishedshiny

• Verbe désignant l'action de s'emmêler ou de former une masse dense et compacte, ou de recouvrir ou protéger avec un tapis ou une natte.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming tangled or forming a dense mass, or to cover or protect with a mat.

1. Twist or EntangleB2formal

   To twist, tangle, or interweave into a dense, confused mass.

   emmêler, enchevêtrer

   • The wind matted her hair into a tangled mess.
   • The wool fibers matted together after being washed in hot water.
   • The cat's fur matted badly during the rainy season.

   Synonymesentangleinterweaveknotsnarltangletwist

   Antonymesdisentanglestraightenunraveluntangle

2. Become Matted or Felt-likeB2formal

   To change texture so that fibers or hair become compressed and felt-like.

   S'emmêler (en feutre)

   • The old carpet matted down from years of foot traffic.
   • The dog's coat matted after rolling in the mud.
   • The fabric matted and lost its softness after repeated washing.

   Synonymesentanglefeltknotravelsnarltangle

Variantes phrasalmat up