Definition

Describing something that is tangled or pressed together in a dense mass, often referring to hair or vegetation.

Example

Her hair was matted after a long day at the beach.

Conversation

Have you seen the garden lately?

Yeah, it's looking a bit matted with all the weeds.

I thought we were going to clear it out this weekend.

We should definitely do that — it needs some serious attention!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Matted → It originates from the verb 'mat' (from Old English *mætan*, meaning to entangle or to become tangled). The word 'matted' describes something that has become entangled or intertwined, often referring to hair or fibers that are knotted together.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has become 'entangled' — that's what 'matted' means, like hair that is all knotted together.

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