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matte vs dull

dull vs matte

matte is a noun but dull is not a noun.

matte and dull both are adjectives.

matte and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
matte Yes Yes Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
matte (noun) dull (noun)
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
matte (adjective) dull (adjective)
not reflecting light; not glossy not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
matte (verb) dull (verb)
change texture so as to become matted and felt-like become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make less lively or vigorous
become less interesting or attractive
make dull in appearance
make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
Difference between matte and dull

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