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low-key

[loh-kee] / ˈloʊˈki /

ADJECTIVE

subdued

Synonyms

STRONGEST

easygoing laid-back muted quiet relaxed restrained sober subtle understated

WEAK

loose low-pitched muffled played down soft-sell softened toned-down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated noisy

WEAK

energized high-key high-strung histrionic nervous pumped-up

NOUN

avoidance of attention

Synonyms

STRONG

anonymity diffidence inconspicuousness invisibility low profile low visibility obscurity reserve reticence semivisibility shyness

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But outside of his low-key, three-fingered, 3-point celebration, the 29-year-old point guard is quiet and business-like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The end of the day is very low-key and quiet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For something more low-key, there’s this restaurant in Koreatown called Kobawoo House.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

This year, for the first time in nearly a decade, a low-key US delegation is also due to participate in the forum.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I’m at this low-key coffee shop with Hudson since our exam is on Tuesday and I really need a solid study session to handle my weak spots.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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