matted

¹ American  

[mat-id] / ˈmæt ɪd /

adjective

1. covered with a dense growth or a tangled mass.

   a garden matted with weeds.

2. formed into a mat; entangled in a thick mass.

   matted hair.

3. formed of mats, or of plaited or woven material.

4. covered with mats or matting.

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matted ² American  

[mat-id] / ˈmæt ɪd /

adjective

1. having a dull finish; matte.

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matted British  

/ ˈmætɪd /

adjective

1. tangled into a thick mass

   matted hair

2. covered with or formed of matting

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Other Word Forms

• mattedly adverb
• mattedness noun

Etymology

Origin of matted¹

First recorded in 1600–10; mat ¹ + -ed ²

Origin of matted²

First recorded in 1815–25; matte ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It was sort of crushed and matted in the back.

From Literature

I rested my head on her matted fur, thinking.

From Literature

A jillion little game trails twisted their way through jungles of wild cane and matted masses of elder.

From Literature

He twisted; it was above him, diving low, wings outstretched, clawed feet extended, lion’s mane matted with sea salt and blood.

From Literature

The face staring back at her had hair wild and matted hanging to her waist, her eyes bright white and blank, her teeth razor sharp.

From Literature