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matt

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/mæt/ · matt

Having a dull surface; not shiny.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a dull surface; not shiny.

احساسی یا چمک دار سطح نہ ہونے والا؛ بے چمک.

بے چمک

be chamak

Synonyms

dullflatnon-glossyمدھمکھردراغیر چمکدار

Antonyms

shinyglossybrightچمکدارچمکیشنلچمکیلا

Common Collocations

  • matt finish
  • matt surface
  • matt paint

Example Sentences

She prefers a matt finish for her paintings.

وہ اپنی پینٹنگز کے لیے بے چمک ختم کرنا پسند کرتی ہے.

Woh apni paintings ke liye be chamak khatm karna pasand karti hai.

The walls were painted in a matt color to reduce glare.

دیواروں کو چمک کم کرنے کے لیے بے چمک رنگ میں رنگا گیا.

Deewaron ko chamak kam karne ke liye be chamak rang mein rangeya gaya.

Matt photographs are often used for artistic presentations.

بے چمک تصاویر اکثر فنکارانہ پیشکشوں کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہیں.

Be chamak tasaveer aksar fankarana peshkashon ke liye istemal hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

mat:A 'mat' is a physical object, while 'matt' describes a type of finish or surface.

Word Family

mattness
nounبے چمک پن
matting
nounگدّی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a matte surface which is smooth but not shiny.

Imagine a painting with a soft, non-glossy appearance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "matte" — a dull finish or surface

First known use: 15th century

The word 'matt' has been in use since the Middle English period, evolving from the earlier term 'matte' which described surfaces that lacked gloss.