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low-key
low-key (lō′kē′) also low-keyed (-kēd′)adj.1. Having low intensity; restrained, as in style or quality; subdued.2. Having or producing uniformly dark tones with few areas of contrast, as in a photograph or film.low-key or low-keyedadj1. having a low intensity or tone2. restrained, subdued, or understated3. (Art Terms) (of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlights. Compare high-keylow′-key′ or low′-keyed′,
adj. of reduced intensity; restrained. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  low-key - restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"low-keyed, subduedrestrained - under restraint |
low-keyadjective subdued, quiet, restrained, muted, played down, understated, muffled, toned down, low-pitched The wedding will be a very low-key affair.low-keyadjectiveNot irritating, strident, or loud:hushed, low, low-keyed, quiet, small, soft, subdued, whispery.Translationslow-key
low-key1. Modest and restrained, often intentionally to avoid being conspicuous, loud, wild, etc. It's just going to be a little, low-key gathering with friends, no big deal. I'm trying to keep news of my promotion low-key, so as not to upset some of my co-workers.2. Not exhibiting much energy or enthusiasm; mellow, subdued, or melancholy. You seem pretty low-key today. Everything OK?3. Describing something that is done or felt in a subtle way. I'm low-key failing this class and don't want anyone to know. I'm kind of low-key in love with him.low-key mod. not obvious; not hyped. Let’s try to keep this low-key so as not to upset the family. low-key
low-key, low-keyed (of a photograph, painting, etc.) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlights FinancialSeeLow-Key Lightinglow-key
Synonyms for low-keyadj subduedSynonyms- subdued
- quiet
- restrained
- muted
- played down
- understated
- muffled
- toned down
- low-pitched
Synonyms for low-keyadj not irritating, strident, or loudSynonyms- hushed
- low
- low-keyed
- quiet
- small
- soft
- subdued
- whispery
Synonyms for low-keyadj restrained in style or qualitySynonymsRelated Words |