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matt — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
  • feckless adj Lacking direction, competence, or effectiveness; irresponsible and ineffective.
  • lackluster adj Lacking brilliance or intelligence.
  • languid adjective Moving slowly and without energy, often in a relaxed and rather graceful way.
  • mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
  • matte adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
  • opaque adj Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
  • sickly adj Frequently ill, or generally weak and unhealthy.
  • sombre adjective Dark, dim, or lacking in brightness.
  • subdued adj Quieter or more restrained than usual, especially in mood.
  • wan adj Pale and looking unwell or tired.

Senses

matt is used for these senses in English:

  • dull Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
  • feckless Lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way.
  • lackluster Having no shine or lustre; dull.
  • languid Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
  • matte (American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.
  • opaque Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
  • sickly Appearing ill, infirm or unhealthy; giving the appearance of illness.
  • sickly Lacking intensity or vigour.

dull — full definition

  1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
  2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
  3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
  4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
  5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

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