be low-key

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being simple and not attracting attention.

low-keyverb + low-key

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Examples (10)

  • The party was quite low-key this year.
  • She prefers to be low-key at social gatherings.
  • His presence at the meeting was deliberately low-key.
  • For the anniversary, they decided to be low-key and celebrate at home.
  • The politician tried to be low-key to avoid media attention.
  • My ideal vacation is always low-key and relaxing.
  • It's better to be low-key about the announcement for now.
  • The opening ceremony will be very low-key.
  • Despite her success, she continues to be low-key and humble.
  • We advised them to be low-key during the negotiations.