Matte
/mæt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:8 pts5 letters
Definition of Matte
noun
- A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
"The image is a perfect square of 8 cm (with white matte border the total dimensions are 14 cm tall by 11 cm wide)."
- A background, often painted or created with computers
"Matte painting is a tool that filmmakers can use to create a scene that is impossible to achieve with conventional cinematographic means."
- (pyrometallurgy) The molten metal sulfide phases typically formed during smelting of copper, nickel, and other base metals.
adjective
- Dull; not reflective of light.
"Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface."
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SYNONYMS
matmattingpasse-partoutmatt
ANTONYMS
glossy