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low-keyed

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Relaxed, unstressful, not pressured.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His low-keyed sales technique worked more often than high-pressure tactics, and won him many repeat customers.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

restrained in style or quality

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: low-key, subdued

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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