low-key

or low·key

[ loh-kee ]

/ ˈloʊˈki /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR low-key ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective Also low-keyed .

of reduced intensity; restrained; understated: Judicial elections used to be low-key affairs, attracting little campaign spending.

(of a photograph) having chiefly dark tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from high-key).

adverb

Slang. in a restrained or discreet way, or to a limited extent, without trying to attract attention: I low-key wish I was married with three kids, though it is fun to be single.

verb (used with object), low-keyed, low-key·ing.

to make or attempt to make low-key: to low-key the arms buildup.

Origin of low-key

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby low-key

low ground, low-hanging fruit, low hurdles, low-impact, low-income, low-key, lowland, Lowlander, lowland gorilla, Lowlands, Low Latin

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Example sentences from the Web for low-key

Later that night, this low-key man went out on stage with otherworldly energy.
When I Met Robin Williams in Afghanistan|Matthew Kaminski|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In person, Ligety is fairly humble, and low-key—almost enigmatic.
The Can't-Miss Sochi Showdown: Bode Miller And Ted Ligety|Jake Bright|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is where having a low-key character like Deborah Samson, rather than, say, George Washington, was really helpful.
The Cross-Dressing Revolutionary: Alex Myers’ New Novel|Eric Herschthal|February 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Instead, the star will celebrate tonight with a low-key dinner at home.
Justin Bieber Faces Deportation; NBC Moves Emmy Awards to Monday|Culture Team|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Besides, her position dictated a discreet, low-key approach.
How Queen Victoria's Affection For John Brown Sprang From His Contact With Dead Albert's Shade|Tom Sykes|June 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She dressed well, and low-key, and you could tell how smart she was just by looking at her.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for low-key

low-key

low-keyed

adjective

having a low intensity or tone

restrained, subdued, or understated

(of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlightsCompare high-key

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	low-key
释义	low-key or low·key [ loh-kee ] / ˈloʊˈki / SEE SYNONYMS FOR low-key ON THESAURUS.COM adjective Also low-keyed . of reduced intensity; restrained; understated: Judicial elections used to be low-key affairs, attracting little campaign spending. (of a photograph) having chiefly dark tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from high-key). adverb Slang. in a restrained or discreet way, or to a limited extent, without trying to attract attention: I low-key wish I was married with three kids, though it is fun to be single. verb (used with object), low-keyed, low-key·ing. to make or attempt to make low-key: to low-key the arms buildup. Origin of low-key First recorded in 1890–95 Words nearby low-key low ground, low-hanging fruit, low hurdles, low-impact, low-income, low-key, lowland, Lowlander, lowland gorilla, Lowlands, Low Latin Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for low-key Later that night, this low-key man went out on stage with otherworldly energy. When I Met Robin Williams in Afghanistan\|Matthew Kaminski\|August 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In person, Ligety is fairly humble, and low-key—almost enigmatic. The Can't-Miss Sochi Showdown: Bode Miller And Ted Ligety\|Jake Bright\|February 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is where having a low-key character like Deborah Samson, rather than, say, George Washington, was really helpful. The Cross-Dressing Revolutionary: Alex Myers’ New Novel\|Eric Herschthal\|February 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Instead, the star will celebrate tonight with a low-key dinner at home. Justin Bieber Faces Deportation; NBC Moves Emmy Awards to Monday\|Culture Team\|January 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Besides, her position dictated a discreet, low-key approach. How Queen Victoria's Affection For John Brown Sprang From His Contact With Dead Albert's Shade\|Tom Sykes\|June 13, 2013\|DAILY BEAST She dressed well, and low-key, and you could tell how smart she was just by looking at her. Little Brother\|Cory Doctorow British Dictionary definitions for low-key low-key low-keyed adjective having a low intensity or tone restrained, subdued, or understated (of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlightsCompare high-key Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to low-key easygoing, relaxed, quiet, laid-back, sober, subtle, restrained, muted, understated, loose, muffled, low-pitched, played down, soft-sell, softened, toned down
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low-key

or low·key

adjective Also low-keyed .

adverb

verb (used with object), low-keyed, low-key·ing.

Origin of low-key

Words nearby low-key

Example sentences from the Web for low-key

British Dictionary definitions for low-key

low-keyed

adjective

Words related to low-key