low-key

Example Sentences

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That allure, and the easy access from a huge urban area, have combined to give the relatively low-key mountain one of the worst records for death and injury in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

He said despite his low-key profile, he had learned to deal with the pressure from competing in the Four Hills Tournament in his homeland -- "that's the biggest thing there is".

From Barron's

Audiences instantly fell for his sound, where hard hitting beats and boisterous music contrast with the star's low-key delivery.

From BBC

Despite his low-key presence, Janick’s organization is a music industry powerhouse, having finished 2025 with a 15.7% share of the U.S. market for recorded music, according to the trade journal Hits.

From Los Angeles Times

In the aftermath of a high-stakes, high-intensity Ashes series, the contrast of a low-key tour of Sri Lanka could either be a welcome change for England, or an unwanted return to the grind.

From BBC