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HIGH-KEYED Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word high-keyed. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For HIGH-KEYED

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

low-keyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrained in style or quality

mellow
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adverb

• in a mellow manner

adjective satellite

• unhurried and relaxed

• having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging

• softened through age or experience

• slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

verb

• soften, make mellow

• become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

• make or grow (more) mellow

modest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

adjective satellite

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

relaxed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• without strain or anxiety

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

subdued
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

understated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

Alternatives for CALM

Alternatives for LOW-KEYED

Alternatives for MELLOW

Alternatives for MODEST

Alternatives for QUIET

Alternatives for RELAXED

Alternatives for RESERVED

Alternatives for SUBDUED

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