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matte

матовый

Meaning of matte

non-glossy

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EN-UK/ˈmæt/
EN-US/ˈmæt/
RU[ˈmatəvɨj]
RUмэт
matte
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matte with Russian translation

matte usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I bought a matte phone case to stop fingerprints from showing.

Я купил матовый чехол для телефона, чтобы на нём не было видно отпечатков пальцев.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The artist chose a matte paint for the portrait to avoid any glare.

Художник выбрал матовую краску для портрета, чтобы не было бликов.

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matte belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

matte
матовый
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

matte synonyms

Related words worth learning together

matte
матовый
matt
матовый (британский вариант написания)
flat
без блеска, матовый (иногда более «плоский»)
low-sheen
слабый блеск / малый уровень блеска
non-reflective
не отражающий свет, нерефлективный
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🇬🇧en

матовый

A1Very Often

She chose a matte lipstick for a subtle look.

🇬🇧en

матовый (британский вариант написания)

A1Often

The artist prefers a matt canvas for her oils.

🇬🇧en

без блеска, матовый (иногда более «плоский»)

A1Very Often

We painted the ceiling flat white to hide imperfections.

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low-sheen

слабый блеск / малый уровень блеска

A1Rarely

The furniture has a low-sheen varnish that keeps the wood looking natural.

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non-reflective

не отражающий свет, нерефлективный

A1Often

Non-reflective glass reduces glare on the display.

🇬🇧en

тусклый, без блеска

A1Very Often

The old paint looked dull after years of sun exposure.

S
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satin

сатиновый, полуматовый (легкий блеск)

A1Often

The kitchen cabinets have a satin finish that’s easy to clean.

E
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eggshell

полуматовый, «яичная скорлупа» (слабый блеск)

A1Often

We used eggshell paint in the hallway for easy cleaning and a soft sheen.

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What does matte mean?

non-glossy

How do you pronounce matte?

matte is pronounced as /ˈmæt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is matte 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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