high-key

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   adverbcolloquial

   In a way that is open and easy to see, not hidden.

   Like shouting something out loud instead of whispering it.

   I high-key want to leave this party early.

   She's high-key obsessed with that new show and tells everyone.

   Similaropenly, obviously, clearly, really, seriously

   Oppositelow-key, secretly, quietly

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   adjective

   Showing mostly bright, light tones with very few dark shadows.

   Like a snowy morning where everything looks pale and brightly lit.

   The photo has a high-key look, bright and almost shadow-free.

   They picked a high-key style for the wedding pictures.

   Similarbright, light

   Oppositelow-key, dark

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