low-keyed
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5.9
- adjective
- /loʊˈkiːd/
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discreto
- The low-keyed design of the house makes it blend seamlessly into the landscape.
Examples
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Soft transformation is the low-keyed, small-scale, unobtrusive adaptation of existing buildings, neighborhoods, and cities to take full advantage of the possibilities of the digital age.
Academic text (2000) -
The two local papers were equally low-keyed about the Obama statement that the Clinton and McCain camps tried to turn into the elite, anti-God, anti-gun statement of the millennium.
Blog text (28) -
But I also looked at his confessions and he is one of the most subdue low key people in those confessions.
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For Pakistan, its rhetoric has been low-keyed and defensive, but instead of meeting India's terms for de-escalation,
Academic text (2003) -
"The Chinese Social Democratic Party, in contrast, used low-keyed presentations and urged voters to vote for incorruptible candidates, regardless of their party affiliation.
Academic text (1992) -
While I like both Phillips and Scott, I think they are too similar personality-wise—both, essentially, are low-keyed, mellow guys.
Blog text (9) -
Low D scores describe those who are conservative, low-keyed, cooperative, calculating, undemanding, cautious, mild, agreeable, modest, and peaceful.
Blog text (9) -
She delivered her presentation in a low-keyed manner, emphasizing the importance of her research without unnecessary fanfare.
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His low-keyed approach to the party helped create a relaxed atmosphere for everyone.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not attracting attention and simple in style
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6.5
Simple and quiet in a way that looks elegant
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5.0
Calm and simple in style without showy details
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4.0
Sound that is softer and quieter than usual
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5.4
Very simple and with few details in art, design, or music
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4.2
Soft and not bright, like pale colors or quiet sounds
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7.8
Simple and modest in style and not trying to attract attention
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4.4
Simple in style and not trying to attract attention
Looks modest and simple and does not attract attention
Antonyms
How Restrained
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Low-keyed comes from the simple words low and key, where low means 'quiet' or 'not strong' and key refers to 'tone' or intensity, as in music or lighting. So a low-keyed event or person is subdued and not showy.