(chiefly, North America, colloquial) Used as a downtoner; kind of.
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(art, photography) Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors.
The classic example of low key photography is a black cat in a coal cellar. The most popular use of low-key photography is in making portraits of celebrities or theatrical personalities. These people demand either dignity or drama, and t…
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(figuratively, by extension) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention.
She deserves an Oscar for her low-key performance in that movie.
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