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low-key

UK
/ləʊˈkiː/
US
/loʊˈki/

Translations

low-keyadjective
more low-key
Comp.
most low-key
Super.
UK
/ləʊˈkiː/
US
/loʊˈki/
discretAu sens de sobre, modéré, sans ostentation.
The wedding was a low-key affair, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Le mariage était une cérémonie discrète, avec seulement la famille proche et des amis présents.
décontractéAu sens de détendu, simple, sans tension.
We decided to have a low-key weekend at home, just watching movies and relaxing.
Nous avons décidé de passer un week-end décontracté à la maison, à regarder des films et à nous détendre.
Additional translations
en clair-obscurEn photographie et en art, avec des tons sombres et peu de hautes lumières.
Synonyms
subdued
understated
unobtrusive
modest
discreet
restrained
simple
Antonyms
high-key
low-keyadverb
UK
/ˌləʊˈkiː/
US
/ˌloʊˈkiː/
discrètementAu sens de manière retenue ou discrète.
She low-key admitted that she was nervous about the presentation.
Elle a discrètement admis qu’elle était nerveuse à propos de la présentation.
un peuAu sens de légèrement, dans une faible mesure.
He was low-key excited about the upcoming trip.
Il était un peu excité à l’idée du prochain voyage.
Additional translations
en douceFamilier, au sens de secrètement ou discrètement, pour éviter l’attention.
Synonyms
subtly
moderately
discreetly
quietly
gently

Definitions

low-keyadjective
Not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest, restrained, or subdued.
The wedding was a low-key affair, with only close family and friends in attendance.
Relaxed and easy-going; not tense or stressful.
We decided to have a low-key weekend at home, just watching movies and relaxing.
(Photography, art) Dominated by dark tones and minimal highlights.
The portrait was shot in a dramatic low-key style with deep shadows.
low-keyadverb
In a restrained or understated manner.
She low-key admitted that she was nervous about the presentation.
To a small extent; slightly.
He was low-key excited about the upcoming trip.
Secretly or discreetly; so as to avoid attention.
He low-key wanted to quit his job but told no one.
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