lo-fi

noun

ˈlō-ˈfī 

: the production or reproduction of audio characterized by an unpolished or rough sound quality

lo-fi adjective

Examples of lo-fi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That lo-fi, front-facing comedy gave way to great indie movies, which led to starring on I Love LA, and now culminates in his star vehicle, Club Kid, one of the most exciting upcoming awards-season prospects. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

And feeling more grounded and realistic is something audiences seem to be responding to largely (from lo-fi hits like Obsession and Backrooms, to epics heavily leaning on practical storytelling like Project Hail Mary and The Odyssey). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Recorded on a Tascam four-track in her Los Angeles living room, the demos capture Auf der Maur experimenting with acoustic guitar, bass, layered vocals and lo-fi tape manipulation, including reversing cassettes and pitch-shifting. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 20 July 2026

The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

low fidelity

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lo-fi

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny