low-key

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

As a love story, “Fantasy Life” isn’t particularly original, but the low-key way Mr. Shear realizes some familiar situations is warm and human, with comic aspects and sad ones kept in an appealing balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Despite winning 10 WTA singles titles, achieving a career singles high of No. 3 in 2022 and the No. 1 doubles ranking, Pegula’s low-key demeanor means she flies a bit under the radar.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

He acts low-key, calm, not like a boss.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes