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

In this area, storms are expected to form along a developing low-pressure system and quickly become strong, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Use a low-pressure setting and a wide nozzle instead. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

The low-pressure system originated there and is moving through the Northwest and into southeastern Oregon and Southwest Idaho. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026

Quietcations intentionally simplify daily routines by encouraging repetitive, low-pressure rituals such as reading in the same chair every morning, walking the same trail or returning to the same café each day. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 21 June 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