matowym

Matowym is the instrumental singular form of the Polish adjective matowy, which means matte or non-glossy. The term is used to describe surfaces, finishes, or colors that reflect little light, yielding a dull or subdued appearance in contrast to glossy or shiny finishes. Matowy as an adjective appears in many contexts, including design, manufacturing, photography, and consumer products.

In grammar, matowy declines according to gender, number, and case. Matowym is used with masculine or neuter nouns in the instrumental case, for example lakierem matowym (with a matte varnish) or powierzchnia pokryta lakierem matowym (a surface coated with matte varnish). With feminine nouns, the instrumental form is matową, as in powłoka matową (matte coating). In plural, the instrumental form becomes matowymi, for example powierzchnie pokryte matowymi wykończeniami (surfaces with matte finishes).

Common usage focuses on finishes and aesthetics. Matowy wykończenie is often preferred for a subdued, non-reflective look in interiors, electronics, automotive design, and graphic presentation. In marketing and product descriptions, matowy is used to distinguish from glossy or glossy-coated variants, emphasizing texture and tactile qualities rather than shininess. The term is productive in everyday Polish, appearing in instructions, reviews, and technical specifications where finish characteristics matter.