English to English Dictionary

Matronly

Characteristic of a mature, dignified, and motherly married woman.

Matronymic

A name derived from the name of one's mother.

Matryoshka

A set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another.

Matte

Having a dull or flat surface finish without shine or gloss.

Matter

Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass.

Matter-of-concern

An issue, topic, or problem that is of significant importance and elicits collective worry, debate, or involvement.

Matters

A subject or situation under consideration.

Matthiola

A genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known for their fragrant flowers.

Mattify

To remove the shine or gloss from a surface, skin, or photograph, giving it a dull, flat, non-reflective finish.

Mattress

A large, rectangular pad used for sleeping or resting, typically placed on a bed frame.

Mature

Fully developed physically; full-grown.

Maturity

The state, fact, or period of being mature.