Mattify

Pronunciation: /ˈmætɪˌfaɪ/

Definitions of mattify

verb to make something matte or less shiny

Example Sentences

A1 I need to mattify my face before taking a selfie.

A2 She uses a special powder to mattify her oily skin.

B1 The makeup artist recommended a primer to mattify the skin and reduce shine.

B2 This new foundation claims to mattify the skin for up to 12 hours.

C1 The beauty blogger demonstrated how to mattify the skin without caking on too much product.

C2 The high-end skincare brand launched a new line of products specifically designed to mattify and blur imperfections.

Examples of mattify in a Sentence

formal Using a mattifying primer can help control excess oil on the skin.

informal I need to mattify my face before we take pictures.

slang I'm going to mattify my T-zone before heading out.

figurative She tried to mattify the situation by offering a compromise.

Grammatical Forms of mattify

• past tense: mattified
• plural: mattifies
• comparative: more mattified
• superlative: most mattified
• present tense: mattify
• future tense: will mattify
• perfect tense: has mattified
• continuous tense: is mattifying
• singular: mattifies
• positive degree: mattify
• infinitive: to mattify
• gerund: mattifying
• participle: mattifying

Origin and Evolution of mattify

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mattify' is believed to have originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 19th century, 'mattify' was likely derived from the word 'matte', meaning dull or flat. Over time, 'mattify' has come to be used in the beauty industry to refer to products or techniques that reduce shine and create a matte finish on the skin.