low-key
/ˌləʊ ˈkiː/adjective
उच्चारण लो की
सादा, बिना धूमधाम का, कम चर्चा वाला
Core word
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not intended to attract a lot of attention
सादा, बिना धूमधाम का, कम चर्चा वाला
- The wedding was a low-key affair with only close relatives.
- The minister kept his visit low-key.
- They held a low-key celebration at home, with just a cake and some tea.
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- The actor prefers a low-key lifestyle away from the cameras.
- The meeting was low-key, and few people even noticed it.
Synonyms quiet modest restrained understated muted
Opposite high-profile showy flamboyant lavish
§Structures (grammar patterns) 3
low-key + noun
Placed before a noun, it describes an event, manner or style that is quiet and not showy.
Noun के पहले आकर ऐसे आयोजन, व्यवहार या शैली को बताता है जो शांत हो और दिखावटी न हो।
- They held a low-key wedding with only close relatives.
- He has a low-key style of teaching.
- The hotel has a low-key charm that families enjoy.
keep + it + low-key
Use 'keep it low-key' to advise that something should not attract attention.
'Keep it low-key' का प्रयोग यह सलाह देने के लिए होता है कि बात ध्यान आकर्षित न करे।
- Let us keep the farewell party low-key.
be + low-key
After be, it says the person or event is modest and relaxed.
'Be' के बाद यह बताता है कि व्यक्ति या आयोजन सादा और सहज है।
- Radhika is very low-key about her success.
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low-key + noun
affaircelebrationapproachmannervisitceremony
- The principal made a low-key visit to the new classrooms.
keep / stay + low-key
keep itstayremainplay it
- The team decided to stay low-key about the victory until the final.
adverb + low-key
deliberatelyrefreshinglyrelativelyvery
- The refreshingly low-key speech was liked by everyone.
low-key + person / style
low-key leaderlow-key actorlow-key lifestyle
- The scientist led a low-key lifestyle in a small town.
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- Diwali was a low-key affair this year because of the heavy rain.
भारी बारिश के कारण इस वर्ष दीवाली सादे ढंग से मनाई गई।
- The minister arrived in a low-key manner, without a convoy.
मंत्री बिना काफिले के सादे ढंग से पहुँचे।
- She gave a low-key reply instead of an angry one.
उसने गुस्से की जगह संयत उत्तर दिया।
- Our school's annual day was low-key but very memorable.
हमारे विद्यालय का वार्षिक दिवस साधारण पर बहुत यादगार रहा।
- The bank kept the announcement low-key to avoid panic.
बैंक ने घबराहट से बचने के लिए घोषणा को शांत ढंग से रखा।
- Despite his fame, the cricketer remains low-key and friendly with fans.
प्रसिद्धि के बावजूद वह क्रिकेटर सादा और प्रशंसकों के प्रति मित्रवत बना रहता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives describe things that are not loud or showy, but they differ in feeling.
ये adjective ऐसी चीजें बताते हैं जो तेज या दिखावटी नहीं, पर भाव में अंतर है।
Not showing off about yourself or your success.
अपने या अपनी सफलता के बारे में दिखावा न करने वाला।
- Radhika is modest about her rank.
understated
Elegant and simple, with strong effect achieved by restraint.
सुरुचिपूर्ण और सरल, जहाँ संयम से ही प्रभाव पैदा होता है।
- The understated design won the prize.