low-key

low–key

adj \-ˈkē\

Definition of LOW-KEY

1

: having or producing dark tones only with little contrast

2

: of low intensity : restrained

Variants of LOW-KEY

low–key also low–keyed \-ˈkēd\

First Known Use of LOW-KEY

1907

Related to LOW-KEY

Synonyms: conservative, low-key (also low-keyed), muted, repressed, restrained, sober, subdued, toned-down, understated, unflashy, unpretentious

Antonyms: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank (or swanky)

Related Words: appropriate, becoming, fit, fitting, proper, suitable; modest, plain, simple, unadorned, undecorated; inconspicuous, unnoticeable, unobtrusive; graceful, handsome, refined, tasteful; drab, mousy (or mousey); practical, sensible

Near Antonyms: meretricious; graceless, inelegant, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, trashy, vulgar; baroque, fancy, frilly, gilded (or gilt), ornate, rococo; overdecorated, overdone, overwrought

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