Matt Meaning in English
word
/ˈmæt/
mat
/mˈæt/
mat
Definition
Describes a surface, color, or finish that is not shiny or glossy. It has a flat, non-reflective appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Common in product descriptions: 'matt paint', 'matt black', 'matt finish'. In American English, 'matte' is more common than 'matt' for this meaning. Use it for appearance, not texture.
Spanish: mate - sin brilloPortuguese (BR): fosco - opacoPortuguese (PT): mate - sem brilhoChinese (Simplified): 哑光的 - 无光泽的Chinese (Traditional): 霧面的 - 無光澤的Hindi: मैट - बिना चमक वालाArabic: مطفي - غير لامعBengali: ম্যাটRussian: матовыйJapanese: マットVietnamese: mờKorean: 무광Turkish: matUrdu: میٹIndonesian: doff
Example Sentences
The wall is painted matt white.
basic
I want a matt finish on this table.
basic
Her phone case is matt black.
basic
This lipstick dries matt, so it lasts longer.
natural
I like the matt look better than the glossy one.
natural
Go with the matt one—it shows fewer fingerprints.
natural