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matt Meaning & Definition

What Does Matt Mean?

Matt is used as an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of matte. As a noun, it means Alternative spelling of matte (“background, often painted or created with computers”). As a verb, it means Alternative form of matte (“to produce a dull, lustreless surface on metal”).

Matt: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Synonymsdull, flat and mat
Antonymsglossy
Pluralmatts
Comparative / superlativemore matt, most matt
Verb formsmatts, matting, matted

Matt Definition (Adjective)

  1. Alternative spelling of matte.

Matt as a Noun

  1. Alternative spelling of matte (“background, often painted or created with computers”).
  2. Alternative spelling of mat (“an alloy in coppersmithing”).
  3. Alternative form of matte (“instrument for producing a dull, lustreless surface”).

Matt as a Verb

  1. Alternative form of matte (“to produce a dull, lustreless surface on metal”).

Noun

  1. (coppersmithing) An alloy of copper, tin, iron, etc.; white metal.

Adjective

  1. Dull; not reflective of light.

    Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.

Synonyms of Matt

Matt synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Matt

Matt in a Sentence

Flat or matte paint allows a deep color expression on the walls while also hiding flaws that may be inherent on the painted surface.

Word Forms & Grammar

matt (comparative more matt, superlative most matt)

matt (plural matts)

matt (third-person singular simple present matts, present participle matting, simple past and past participle matted)

Words That Rhyme With Matt

Matt: Your Questions Answered

Is matt an adjective or a noun?

Matt is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for matt?

You can replace matt with words such as dull, flat and mat. See the full list of matt synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of matt?

The opposite of matt is glossy.

What is the plural of matt?

The plural of matt is matts.

What is the past tense of matt?

The past tense of matt is matted. The present participle is matting.

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