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    low-key
    /ləʊˈkiː/

    adjective

    • 1. not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained: "their marriage was a very quiet, low-key affair"

    adverb

    • 1. to some extent: informal "this is low-key freaking me out"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOW-KEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Low-key means quiet and not attracting a lot of attention or excitement, or used when you are expressing an opinion but you do not want to emphasize it too much. See how to use low-key in different contexts and sentences, and compare it with synonyms and related words.

    • Simplified

      LOW-KEY translate: （活动）低调的，不张扬的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Translate to Traditional Chinese

      LOW-KEY translate: （活動）低調的，不張揚的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › low-keyLow-key Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of low-key as an adjective and an adverb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Low-key can mean having or producing dark tones only, of low intensity, or without seeking attention.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLOW-KEY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Low-key means quiet and not attracting a lot of attention or excitement, or used to express an opinion without emphasizing it too much. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of low-key with Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › low-keyLOW-KEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Low-key can variously mean “quiet,” “restrained,” “moderate,” or “easygoing.”. It can also behave as an adverb meaning “of low or moderate intensity.”. Like doing something, but in a “chill” way. For instance: We’re having a party at my place but keeping it low-key so the neighbors don’t complain.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOW-KEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Low-key means on a small scale, restrained, or subdued, rather than impressive or important. It can also describe a photograph with dark tones and few highlights. See synonyms, collocations, and usage examples of low-key.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › low-keyLow-key - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Something low-key is quiet or understated. A low-key wedding might be held in a friend's backyard, with a potluck reception — it's informal, small, and subdued. A person who's low-key is modest and soft spoken, and a low-key restaurant is comfortable and unpretentious.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › low-keylow-key - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Low-key means not intended to attract a lot of attention. See how to use this word in sentences, pronunciation, synonyms and more from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.