Synonyms: lusterlessness, lustrelessness, mat, matt, matte, flatness
Definition: the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
Similar words: dullness
Definition: a lack of visual brightness
Usage: the brightness of the orange sky was reflected in the dullness of the orange sea
Synonyms: matte
Definition: a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
Similar words: mixture
Definition: (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
Synonyms: felt, felt up, mat, mat up, matt-up, matte, matte up
Definition: change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
Usage: The fabric felted up after several washes
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
Synonyms: flat, matt, matte, matted, mat
Definition: not reflecting light; not glossy
Usage: flat wall paint; a photograph with a matte finish
Similar words: dull
Definition: emitting or reflecting very little light
Usage: a dull glow; dull silver badly in need of a polish; a dull sky