definition of
matte

[1] #1 matte n. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted. wn

[2] #2 matte v. [felt, felt up, mat up, matt-up, matte up, mat] change texture so as to become matted and felt-like; "The fabric felted up after several washes". wn

[3] #3 matte s. [flat, mat, matt, matted] not reflecting light; not glossy; "flat wall paint"; "a photograph with a matte finish". wn

[4] #4 matte n. [flatness, lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt] the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss. wn