low-key vs played down

low-key

adj
  • Dark; characterised by dark tones and muted colours. 

  • Restrained, subtle, not trying to attract attention. 

adv
  • Kind of. 

  • In a low-key or surreptitious manner; secretively; on the down-low. 

played down

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