low-key

Definitions

Quiet, modest, or restrained; not elaborate or showy.

Secretive or done in a way that avoids attracting attention.

A state of being relaxed or casual.

Examples

We decided to have a low-key celebration at home instead of going out to a crowded club.

I have a low-key crush on my coworker, but I'm not ready to tell anyone yet.

Synonyms

understated subtle restrained modest unobtrusive quiet mellow

Antonyms

ostentatious flamboyant showy loud garish conspicuous extravagant