mattifyingadj.

Brit.

/ˈmatᵻfʌɪɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈmædəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: matt adj., -ify suffix, -ing suffix².

Etymology: < matt adj. + -ify suffix + -ing suffix². Compare slightly later mattify v.

Of a cosmetic: that reduces the shiny appearance of the skin, esp. on the face; that produces a matt appearance.

ΚΠ

1994 Daily Mail 6 Oct. 46/4 ‘Mattifying agents’ which combine to give the texture its powdery long-lasting effect.

1998 Independent on Sunday 1 Feb. (Real Life section) 8/1 You should also change your moisturiser according to the season. The light and mattifying ones that are so good in summer are just not unctuous enough when the cold wind blows.

2002 S. Stacey & J. Fairley 21st Cent. Beauty Bible 22/2 If you're prone to shine, consider using a mattifying under make-up base.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	mattifying
释义	mattifyingadj. Brit. /ˈmatᵻfʌɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmædəˌfaɪɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: matt adj., -ify suffix, -ing suffix². Etymology: < matt adj. + -ify suffix + -ing suffix². Compare slightly later mattify v. Of a cosmetic: that reduces the shiny appearance of the skin, esp. on the face; that produces a matt appearance. ΚΠ 1994 Daily Mail 6 Oct. 46/4 ‘Mattifying agents’ which combine to give the texture its powdery long-lasting effect. 1998 Independent on Sunday 1 Feb. (Real Life section) 8/1 You should also change your moisturiser according to the season. The light and mattifying ones that are so good in summer are just not unctuous enough when the cold wind blows. 2002 S. Stacey & J. Fairley 21st Cent. Beauty Bible 22/2 If you're prone to shine, consider using a mattifying under make-up base. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1994
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