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low-key (l

k

) also low-keyed (-k

d

)

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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low-keyed - restrained in style or quality; "a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence"

low-key, subdued

restrained - under restraint

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