Simple Definition of low-key

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low-key

adjective

variants also low-keyed
: quiet and relaxed : not very forceful, emotional, or noticeable
a politician with a low-key style
The party was a low-key affair.
a low-key approach to management

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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/low-key. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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