adjective, verb, -keyed, -key⋅ing.| 1. | of reduced intensity; restrained; understated. |
| 2. | (of a photograph) having chiefly dark tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from high-key ). |
| 3. | to make or attempt to make low-key: to low-key the arms buildup. |

| low-key (lō'kē') adj.
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