low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 

1

: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing

Synonyms of low-pressure

• unaffected
• casual
• informal
• mellow
• flexible
• familiar
• easygoing
• nonchalant
• breezy
• affable
• laid-back

Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence

a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because the upper-level low-pressure area is causing a kink in the jet stream, which leads to a dip known as a trough. — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

This low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical method removes arsenic cleanly and operates without fossil fuels or poisonous gas emissions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Advertisement Audiobook walking clubs are now emerging around the country, turning an activity typically enjoyed solo into a low-pressure social event. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

But that will change by the weekend, The Bee’s Macaday said, as a low-pressure system finally pushes the ridge of high pressure to the east starting later Friday. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-pressure

• refresher
• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• pressure
• thresher

Kids Definition

low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure

ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər

1

: having or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing