matt
adj.adj. having a surface that is not shiny. You use this to describe things like paint or photos that look soft and do not reflect light.
adj. lacking a glossy or reflective finish; having a dull or flat surface. Often used in technical contexts regarding photography, printing, or industrial coatings.
I prefer a matt finish for my bedroom walls.
The photographer chose a matt paper to reduce glare and give the portraits a more classic, artistic look.
While glossy screens offer more vibrant colors, a matt display is often preferred in professional environments to minimize distracting reflections from overhead lighting.
Commonly used to modify nouns related to surfaces, such as 'finish', 'paint', or 'paper'.
a matte of painta matt finishIn this sense, the word is an adjective, not a noun; it must modify a noun like 'finish' or 'surface'.