Matte - translation, pronunciation and examples
matte
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When to use matte
матовая отделка
матовая краска
матовая поверхность
матовый цвет
матовая ткань
matte usage examples
I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing.
The artist chose a matte paint for the portrait to avoid any glare.
Similar words
no shine, non-reflective finish
no gloss; often used for paint with zero sheen
slightly reflective; lower gloss than satin
does not reflect light; technical description of no shine
lacking brightness or shine; can also mean uninteresting
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matte synonyms
What's the difference between matte / flat / low-sheen / non-reflective / dull / satin
no shine, non-reflective finish
She chose a matte lipstick for a subtle look.
Она выбрала матовую помаду для сдержанного образа.
We painted the ceiling flat white to hide imperfections.
Мы покрасили потолок в матовый белый, чтобы скрыть неровности.
slightly reflective; lower gloss than satin
The furniture has a low-sheen varnish that keeps the wood looking natural.
У мебели лак с малым уровнем блеска, который сохраняет природный вид дерева.
does not reflect light; technical description of no shine
Non-reflective glass reduces glare on the display.
Нерефлективное стекло уменьшает блики на экране.
The old paint looked dull after years of sun exposure.
Старая краска стала тусклой после многих лет под солнцем.
low to medium sheen, subtle gloss
The kitchen cabinets have a satin finish that’s easy to clean.
У кухонных шкафов сатиновая отделка, которую легко мыть.
very low sheen, a little more reflective than matte
We used eggshell paint in the hallway for easy cleaning and a soft sheen.
Мы использовали краску «яичная скорлупа» в прихожей для лёгкой уборки и мягкого блеска.
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How to pronounce matte and what this word means
matte translation: матовый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce matte
/ˈmæt/
matte translation
матовый
matte examples
I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing.
matte transcription
/ˈmæt/, /ˈmæt/
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matte meaning: what does it mean?
non-glossy
matte pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
matte is pronounced as /ˈmæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
matte definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing. Translation: Я купил матовый чехол для телефона, чтобы на нём не было видно отпечатков пальцев.
Is matte part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, matte (матовый) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is matte part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, matte (матовый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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