Definitions for low-key

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Spelling: [loh-kee]
IPA: /ˈloʊˈki/

Low-Key is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in low-key (-eklowy).

Definitions for low-key

adjective

  1. of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
  2. (of a photograph) having chiefly dark tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from high-key).

verb (used with object)

  1. to make or attempt to make low-key:

Origin of low-key

First recorded in 1890-95

Examples for low-key

Most Republican members like Boehner personally and appreciate his low-key style.

Later that night, this low-key man went out on stage with otherworldly energy.

She dressed well, and low-key, and you could tell how smart she was just by looking at her.

Instead, the star will celebrate tonight with a low-key dinner at home.

Meet Congressman Raúl Labrador: a low-key, second-term, Tea Party-backed 45-year-old from rural Eagle outside Boise.

In person, Ligety is fairly humble, and low-key—almost enigmatic.

The music is upbeat and low-key throughout, synthesized electric piano with the drum beat moving us along.

Besides, her position dictated a discreet, low-key approach.

This is where having a low-key character like Deborah Samson, rather than, say, George Washington, was really helpful.

Indeed as he eats lunch, Schmidt is the epitome of a low-key rock-and-roller.

Word Value for low-key
Scrable

6

Words with friends

7

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