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    low-key

    US /ˈloˈki/

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    UK /ˈləʊˈki:/

    A1
    phr.PhraseRestrained in style or quality
    adj.AdjectiveNot elaborate, showy, or intense; modest or understated.
    They wanted a low-key celebration for their anniversary.
    adj.AdjectiveRelaxed and informal.
    The party was pretty low-key; just a few friends hanging out.
    adv.AdverbIn a subtle or understated manner.
    She dresses low-key, preferring simple clothes.
    adj.AdjectiveIntended to avoid attracting attention; discreet.
    He tried to keep the meeting low-key to avoid causing alarm.
    adv.AdverbIn a subtle or understated manner; intentionally minimizing attention.
    She kept the announcement low-key, not wanting to attract too much attention.

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    • It's got the same types of feel, the same types of gameplay flow, the same types of atmosphere, keeping it kind of chill and the story kind of low-key like the original Metroid Prime.

      It's got the same types of feel, the same types of gameplay flow, the same types of atmosphere, keeping it kind of chill and the story kind of low-key like the original Metroid Prime.

    B1

    When You Think the Personal Trainer Likes You

    04:19When You Think the Personal Trainer Likes You
    • Yeah, I guess they low key are, damn.

      Yeah, I guess they low key are, damn.

    • Yeah, I guess they low-key are.

      Yeah, I guess they low-key are.

    B1

    Breakfast Burrito: The Pride of Los Angeles | Eater's Guide To The World

    03:25Breakfast Burrito: The Pride of Los Angeles | Eater's Guide To The World
    • When the breakfast rush hits, Lowkey burritos can get low-key hectic.

      When the breakfast rush hits, Lowkey burritos can get low-key hectic.

    B2

    6 Ways To Support Someone Who Came Out (LGBT)

    04:426 Ways To Support Someone Who Came Out (LGBT)
    • Some may come out in a grand spectacle, while others come out low-key.

      Some may come out in a grand spectacle, while others come out low-key.

    B1

    Love Languages | Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? | Prime Video

    05:08Love Languages | Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? | Prime Video
    • In Cantonese, you can just like low-key casually cuss.

      In Cantonese, you can just like low-key casually cuss.

    A2

    This Home Was Inspired by the Spirit of Camping in the Australian Landscape

    09:01This Home Was Inspired by the Spirit of Camping in the Australian Landscape
    • Using, I suppose, that 70s, you know, which I know is currently a sort of trend or had been, a little bit of that 70s low-key, this is about a building in the landscape.

      Using, I suppose, that 70s, you know, which I know is currently a sort of trend or had been, a little bit of that 70s low-key, this is about a building in the landscape.

    • Using, I suppose, that '70s, you know, which I know is currently a sort of trend or had been, a little bit of that '70s low-key, "This is about a building in the landscape." So we were looking at very simple materials.

      Using, I suppose, that '70s, you know, which I know is currently a sort of trend or had been, a little bit of that '70s low-key, "This is about a building in the landscape." So we were looking at very simple materials.

    B1

    A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store

    15:15A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store
    • So this is a typical workday at Kirakuya a local Japanese second-hand tool shop tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Ichikawa Chiba since 1948 this low-key shop has been a trusted go-to for local construction workers and do-it-yourself

      So this is a typical workday at Kirakuya a local Japanese second-hand tool shop tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Ichikawa Chiba since 1948 this low-key shop has been a trusted go-to for local construction workers and do-it-yourself

    • Since 1948, this low-key shop has been a trusted go-to for local construction workers and do-it-yourself enthusiasts alike, as it's filled from floor to ceiling with every tool imaginable, all at reasonable prices.

      Since 1948, this low-key shop has been a trusted go-to for local construction workers and do-it-yourself enthusiasts alike, as it's filled from floor to ceiling with every tool imaginable, all at reasonable prices.

    A2

    PHRASAL VERBS for hanging out with friends

    16:23PHRASAL VERBS for hanging out with friends
    • Get-together means, like, a low-key, you know, a small party, and, well, you want to go to sleep, okay?

      Get-together means, like, a low-key, you know, a small party, and, well, you want to go to sleep, okay?

    • Get-together means like a low-key or small party.

      Get-together means like a low-key or small party.

    A2

    How to ACTUALLY Learn 15 English Idioms (and Sound Fluent)

    20:43How to ACTUALLY Learn 15 English Idioms (and Sound Fluent)
    • Yeah, low-key I forgot.

      Yeah, low-key I forgot.

    A2

    Meet the artists who draw Don Don Donki’s eye-catching signs by hand

    05:29Meet the artists who draw Don Don Donki’s eye-catching signs by hand
    • And Dong Koo is actually very low-key compared to our official Dong Pen.

      And Dong Koo is actually very low-key compared to our official Dong Pen.

    • And Donko is actually very low-key compared to our official.

      And Donko is actually very low-key compared to our official.

    B1