Sekirov Dictionary

low-key

UK /ˌləʊˈkiː/US /ˌloʊˈki/

adverb 3
adjective 2
low key noun 2
forms 4

adverb3

(informal) In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; understatedly; on the down-low.
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(informal) Used as a downtoner; kind of.
- I'm low key salty about the way that nigga did you but it seems like he still cares about you. — 2015
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(informal) Actually; seriously.
- Lowkey if you talk about any woman like this you gotta die — 2025

adjective2

Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.
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(figurative) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
- She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.

low key noun2

A restrained or subdued situation.
A dark area of a photograph with little contrast.

forms

more low key · more low-key · most low key · most low-key

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