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1. Opposite of low key 2. High intensity or desire; potentially unrestrained The slang variant of high-key functions as an adverb and is typically used to describe a speaker's desires or emotions. High-key retains the dictionary definition of being high-intensity, not hidden, or not reserved, among others. Additionally, it can also indicate something that is overtly wanted or felt by the speaker. In short, lowkey is used to describe a speaker's thoughts, feelings, and desires, and it means: 1: moderately: of low emotional intensity 2: secretly
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