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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Warm and insightful, “Fantasy Life” is a low-key throwback to the talky city-dweller comedies of Nicole Holofcener and Noah Baumbach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The Woodhouse Spa offers everything from massages to facials and body treatments in a comfortable, low-key space.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

So far, his low-key earnestness has struck a chord with the British public, with nearly 71% approving of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

It was already an intentionally low-key affair: "it is not a fiscal event" her team emphasise – in other words there won't be any tax or spending changes.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

It was low-key, and the magistrate seemed no more concerned than if he were handling a traffic summons.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.