low-key

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈləʊki/
• (America) IPA: /ˈloʊki/

Adjective

low-key

1. (art, photography) Dark; characterised by dark tones and muted colours. [from 19th c.]
2. Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. [from 20th c.]

   She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.

Antonyms

• (photography) high-key

Adverb

low-key

1. (North America, colloquial) A little; somewhat.
2. (slang) In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; on the down-low

Synonyms

• furtively

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