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alasävyinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • low-key adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.

Senses

alasävyinen is used for these senses in English:

  • low-key (art, photography) Dark; characterized by dark tones and muted colors. [from 19th c.]

low-key — full definition

  1. adverb Slightly, quietly or secretly; used before an admission the speaker is only half owning up to.
  2. adjective Deliberately quiet, restrained and not showy.
  3. adjective In photography and film, describing an image dominated by dark tones and strong shadows.

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