Low Key (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective Also low-keyed .
  1. of reduced intensity; restrained; understated: Judicial elections used to be low-key affairs, attracting little campaign spending.
  2. (of a photograph) having chiefly dark tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from high-key).
adverb
  1. 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.
  1. to make or attempt to make low-key: to low-key the arms buildup.
adjective
  1. having a low intensity or tone
  2. restrained, subdued, or understated
  3. (of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlights
Low Key (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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