Phrase guide

low profile

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Misspelling of low-profile.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, misspelling

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An intentionally furtive position as to not arouse suspicion or catch attention.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a state of low visibility in which public notice is avoided

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he was never one to keep a low profile

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: visibility, profile

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: low profile — Translations
  • Spanish: low profile — Translations
  • Spanish: low proufail — Translations