low-key in Finnish
low-key in Finnish is alasävyinen, hillitty, pidättyvä — low-key means slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
low-key in Finnish
alasävyinen
(art, photography) Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors. [from 19th c.]
hillitty
(by extension) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. [from 20th c.]
pidättyvä
(by extension) Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. [from 20th c.]
What does "low-key" mean?
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adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
"I'm low-key obsessed with this album."
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adjective Deliberately quiet, restrained and not showy.
"They wanted a low-key wedding with about twenty guests."
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adjective In photography and film, describing an image dominated by dark tones and strong shadows.
"The portrait uses low-key lighting to hide half the face."
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low-key in a sentence
- I'm low-key obsessed with this album.
- She was low-key relieved when the trip got cancelled.
- They wanted a low-key wedding with about twenty guests.
- The security presence was low-key but effective.
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What is "low-key" in Finnish?
"low-key" in Finnish is alasävyinen, hillitty, pidättyvä. low-key means: Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
How do you use "low-key" in a sentence?
Example: "I'm low-key obsessed with this album." In Finnish, "low-key" is alasävyinen, hillitty, pidättyvä.
Are there other ways to say "low-key" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "low-key": alasävyinen, hillitty, pidättyvä.
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