low-key
low-key · more low-key · most low-key
приглушённый
gedämpft, zurückhaltend, maßvoll
Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colorsDark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.
UK/ˌləʊˈkiː/US/ˌloʊˈki/
Meaning
2 sensesDark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.
gedämpft
(broadly, figuratively)Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.
maßvoll, zurückhaltend
More definitions
- restrained in style or quality
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 2
characterised by dark tones and muted colours:
restrained, subtle:
Origin
From low + key.From low + key.
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Forms
more low-key, most low-key| Comparative | more low-key Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most low-key Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
50 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedlow-keyness
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form