low-keyed

low-key

(lō′kē′) also low-keyed (-kēd′)

adj.

1. Having low intensity; restrained, as in style or quality; subdued.

2. Having or producing uniformly dark tones with few areas of contrast, as in a photograph or film.

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

low-keyed - restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence" low-key, subdued restrained - under restraint

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low-keyed

adjective

Not irritating, strident, or loud:

hushed, low, low-key, quiet, small, soft, subdued, whispery.

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