matte
intermediateB1/mæt/ · mat-te
Having a dull finish or surface; not glossy.
Meanings
Having a dull finish or surface; not glossy.
ایک مدھم سطح یا ختم ہونا؛ چمکدار نہیں۔
مدھم
madhum
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- matte finish
- matte paint
- matte surface
Example Sentences
The artist chose a matte finish for the painting to avoid glare.
فنکار نے پینٹنگ کے لئے مدھم ختم کا انتخاب کیا تاکہ چمک نہ ہو۔
Fankar ne painting ke liye madhum khatm ka intikhab kiya taake chamak na ho.
She prefers matte lipsticks over glossy ones.
وہ چمکدار کے بجائے مدھم لپ اسٹک کو ترجیح دیتی ہے۔
Woh chamakdar ke bajaye madhum lip stick ko tarjeeh deti hai.
The photographer used a matte paper for better color representation.
فوٹوگرافر نے بہتر رنگ کی نمائندگی کے لئے مدھم کاغذ استعمال کیا۔
Photographer ne behtar rang ki numaindagi ke liye madhum kagaz istemal kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'matte' as 'matt' with a dull style.
Imagine a flat, dull painting that doesn't reflect light.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چمن میں ہے ہر سو نرگس و گلاب کی چمک، پر محبت کی تمنا میں ہے مدھم سا اقبال۔
Chaman mein hai har so nargis o gulaab ki chamak, Par mohabbat ki tamanna mein hai madhum sa iqbal.
In the garden, the glow of narcissus and roses shines everywhere, but in the desire for love, there is a dull reputation.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر کا مدھم نہ ہو، جو کچھ ہو طاقت ہو۔
Hunar ka madhum na ho, jo kuch ho taqat ho.
Let skill not be dull; whatever happens, let it be strength.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "matte" — dull, not shiny
First known use: 17th century
The word 'matte' was borrowed into English from French in the 17th century, originally describing a non-reflective surface.