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Princeton's WordNet

  1. low-key, low-keyed, subduedadjective

    restrained in style or quality

    "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"

Wiktionary

  1. low-keyadjective

    restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention

  2. low-keyadjective

    dark, with little or no and high .

Wikipedia

  1. low-key

    Low key as a term used in describing paintings or photographs is related to but not the same as low-key lighting in cinema or photography. A photographic image, painting or movie can be defined as "low-key" if its dominant values are black, dark brown or dark blue.Some authors describe the term "low key" as the so-called Rembrandian light while others describe how to obtain such photographs or paintings.

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  1. low-key

    Low-key generally refers to something subtle, restrained, understated, or muted in expression, color, mood, or style. It can refer to events or gatherings that are quiet, relaxed and not very elaborately planned. In photography, low-key refers specifically to a style that uses predominantly dark tones to create a dramatic and moody atmosphere.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of low-key in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of low-key in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of low-key in a Sentence

  1. Sam Singer:

    The more they say, the more liability they could potentially create for themselves, they are low key, contrite and helpful.

  2. Vivian Deuschl:

    It’s a whole new world in terms of how the inauguration is being celebrated, it’s much more low-key.

  3. Bruce Morrow:

    We were both so happy, so excited, but we tried to stay low-key, like it's no big deal, so we wouldn't look all giddy and silly, if Ed was wearing lipstick, you would have been able to see lipstick smudges on both his ears because that's how big that smile was on him. It was a look I'd never forget.

  4. Tawny Kitaen:

    At first, we'd be very low-key about it. Knowing people were always watching, we'd be on the lot and say, ‘Hello, how are you doing today?’ That sort of thing.’.

  5. Milwaukee Brewers:

    Potential repercussions extend beyond any player seeking a thirst-quencher to his family, teammates, opponents and even the sports ability to continue. Part of the motivation for good behavior might be the same thing that drives most things in baseball wins and losses. The defending NL East champion Braves were rocked at the start of camp by the positive tests. Their setback underscored the new weight of the annual preseason mantra, If we can stay healthy.... I think we all recognize that the team that is hit the least hard by the virus, thats able to keep themselves healthy out there, is going to have the best chance to compete, Houston Astros James Click Click said. For a major leaguer, its counterintuitive : Avoid crowds. Teamwork can help players adopt an appropriately low-key lifestyle. I just make Christian Yelich get me everything, man.


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