Wordle Answer for August 16, 2025
The Wordle for August 16, 2025 solved to MATTE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
MATTE
What matte means
A dull or flat surface finish without shine or gloss, often created by texture or a coating that scatters light rather than reflecting it smoothly.
Where the word comes from
From French *matte*, meaning "dull" or "not shiny," which came from Old French *mate*, possibly related to the verb *mater* meaning "to dull" or "to extinguish." The ultimate origin is uncertain, though some scholars suggest a connection to Latin *mattus* or similar roots. The word entered English in the early 20th century as a printing and art term for a non-glossy finish.
Hints for August 16, 2025
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of matte
- dull
- flat
- mat
- matt
- flatness
- lusterlessness
- matted
Used in a sentence
The artist preferred a _____ finish for her paintings rather than glossy varnish.
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