low-key
Meaning
- adjective Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- adjective Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.
- adverb In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; understatedly; on the down-low.
- adverb Used as a downtoner; kind of.
- adverb Actually; seriously.
Similar words
restrained subdued low limited discrete covert stealthy secretive moderate subtle
Word family
low-keyed
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