low-key
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/ˈləʊki/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Dark; characterised by dark tones and muted colours.
- Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.“She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.”
adverb
- A little; somewhat.
- In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; on the down-low
Related words
Synonyms
furtivelyrestrainedsubduedlowlimiteddiscretecovertstealthysecretivemoderatesubtlediscreetminorlow-profilequietsimplemodest