lowkey
Somewhat, but secretly
Lowkey (also low-key) describes something understated, subtle, or kept relatively quiet.
A lowkey party is small and relaxed rather than elaborate.
To lowkey want something is to want it somewhat, without intensity or urgency: I lowkey wish I'd stayed home.
The word softens statements, suggesting mild rather than strong feelings.
Opposite of highkey.
Cold sensation or relaxation
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- relaxedFree of stress
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- informalRelaxed, not official
nonchalant · unbothered · carefree · mellow · breezy · unfussy · unpretentious · effortless
Not immediately obvious
- mutedMade quieter or softer
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- toned-downMade less extreme
- restrainedHeld under control
quiet · soft · gentle · modest · unassuming · downplayed · hushed · dim
Careful to avoid notice
- covertIntentionally concealed
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
- secretiveInclined to conceal
hidden · stealthy · incognito · under-the-radar · confidential · surreptitious · furtive · unannounced
chill
Cold sensation or relaxation
informal · nonchalant · unbothered · carefree · mellow · breezy · unfussy · unpretentious · effortless · loose
subtle
Not immediately obvious
- mutedMade quieter or softer
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- toned-downMade less extreme
restrained · quiet · soft · gentle · modest · unassuming · downplayed · hushed · dim · faint
discreet
Careful to avoid notice
- covertIntentionally concealed
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- hush-hushHighly confidential matter
secretive · hidden · stealthy · incognito · under-the-radar · confidential · surreptitious · furtive · unannounced · unobtrusive
sort-of
Partially or approximately
actually · secretly · basically · really · genuinely · truly · mildly · partially · moderately
- social mediaposts, post, influencer status, followers, tweet
- Informal Englishgonna, wanna, gotta, lemme, kinda
- Modern Slangslang, jargon, buzzwords, neologisms, internet slang
- Neologismsselfie, blog, vlog, podcast, hashtag
- slang adjectivescool, awesome, dope, lit, sick
- slang verbsyeet, slay, vibe, flex, diss
lowkeyhighkey
Intensely, without downplaying
overt · conspicuous · loud · showy · flashy
lowkeydramatic
Strikingly expressive or sudden
effusive · hysterical · exuberant · passionate · theatrical
key, low, lower, keyboard, lowest, lowered, lowering, low-key, keynote