High-key
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: High-key is an adjective meaning (art, photography) Characterized by light tones and the absence of a shadow.
Meaning
(art, photography) Characterized by light tones and the absence of a shadow.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, uncommon) In a conspicuous way.
- (chiefly Canada, US, originally African-American Vernacular, colloquial) Used as an intensifier; really.
Example Sentences
(except in meiosis)
I'm highkey pissed at you right now.
High key no longer wanna tell anyone anything that’s going on with me.
Details are tremendously important in composing an outstanding high-key photograph.
Word Forms
- highkey
- highk
Antonyms for high-key
Common opposites include low-key.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excitable, low-key, weak, minimal, lack-life, hypointense.
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