Matte and Satiny

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Matte adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: I chose a paint with a matte finish so the walls wouldn't be too shiny

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Satiny is an antonym for matte.

Nearby Words: mat, matted, matting, matt, mattery

Satiny adjective - Having a shiny surface or finish.

Usage example: the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse

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Matte is an antonym for satiny.

Nearby Words: satin, satined

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