low-key

How To Use low-key In A Sentence

• It was low-key and it was not saturated with triumphalism.
• After glittering premieres in London and Leeds, this was a much more low-key affair as the cinema only seats 250 people, so invitations were strictly limited.
• They had a third alternative in Joe Purcell, a decent, low-key man who had been attorney general and lieutenant governor and done a good job with both positions.
• Former White House budget director Peter Orszag, whose personal life hit the gossip pages, would be succeeded by Jack Lew, a low-key budgeter, if Mr. Lew is confirmed by the Senate. Exodus Could Shift White House Tone
• We had to keep it quite low-key because it was being filmed. The Sun
• It was meant to be a low-key opportunity to stay with Rob, indulge in a little low-key madness and see a few old friends.
• Kermode felt Limb would have to be greeted but recommended a low-key approach.
• The celebrations are expected to be modest and low-key, a reflection of the falling economic fortunes of the territory.
• We are trying to home in on the talent, focus on the best stories, and we try to be low-key and modest about our role.
• I like to use this tactic in low-key situations, like grocery stores, coffee shops, book stores, etc.