| 单词 | low-keyed |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslow-keyed low-keyed adj. (a) having or using a low musical key; (b) = low key adj. 2. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > humility > modesty > [adjective] > modest or unpretentious specifically of things modest1582 lowly1637 submiss1638 verecundiousa1639 unambitious1713 quiet1768 chastea1797 unassuminga1807 unshowy1838 low-keyed1878 low key1897 1786 R. Polwhele Eng. Orator (ed. 2) i. 33 Whether the Exordium bid thy low-key'd Voice Accordant with thy tremulous Air. 1841 Ladies' Compan. Dec. 73/1 Recalling his gentle smile and the rich tones of his low-keyed voice! 1878 6th Ann. Rep. Wisconsin Dairymen's Assoc. 37 He is a low-browed, low-keyed individual, who can practice the virtues on which success is predicated. 1912 Everybody's Mag. Feb. 262 What singer can sing of me one low-keyed song? 1960 R. Davies Voice from Attic 19 Nothing could be farther from my intention, and I know that many readers are happiest with a low-keyed and antitheatrical approach to their pleasure. 1969 Daily Tel. 11 Feb. 16/1 A fairly low-keyed inquiry. 1998 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 26 Mar. 10/2 Jeremy Irons offers a rather low-keyed, unfreaky Humbert. < as lemmas |
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