low-keyed

Definition of Low-keyed in English :

1. low-key, low-keyed, subdued

restrained in style or quality

Example Sentences:
'a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Low-keyed

adjective

1.

having a low intensity or tone

2.

restrained, subdued, or understated

3.

(of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlights

Compare high-key

adjective

of low intensity, tone, etc.; subdued or restrained

: also ˈlow-ˈkeyed

adj.

1. Having low intensity; restrained, as in style or quality; subdued.

2. Having or producing uniformly dark tones with few areas of contrast, as in a photograph or film.