MEANING
Tangled, clumped, or pressed together into a dense mass, especially of hair, fur, or fibers.
Use it for
Describe hair, fur, or fibers pressed into dense tangles.Use tangled material to suggest neglect or a disturbing passage of time.
Words that belong together
- matted hair
- matted fur
- matted fibers
On the page
Matted strands clung to the half-buried doll’s face.
Nearby words
Opposite meanings
Word forms
- Base
- matted
Explore related collections
Usage notes
Often implies neglect, moisture, or dirt; when applied to a person, the word can sound demeaning, so choose the subject carefully.
Practice this word in a sentenceYour margin notes
Keep a thought for later. Sign in to save privately.