noun
- plural of matte; dull, non-reflective finishes or surfaces
verb
- third person singular present of matte; makes or becomes dull and non-reflective
Examples
- The photographer preferred mattes over glossy prints for the exhibition.
- She chose paint with different mattes for the bedroom walls.
- The artist mattes the surface before applying the final coat.
- This spray mattes any shiny surface instantly.
- The gallery displayed several mattes alongside the framed photographs.