Definition of «lowkey»
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"Lowkey" is an informal adverb used to present a feeling, opinion, or expectation in an understated way. It softens the statement by making it sound casually admitted rather than loudly asserted, even when the speaker is genuinely invested. The term is especially common in online comments and conversational writing among younger internet users. Depending on context, it can add a tone of restrained excitement, cautious confidence, or lightly concealed enthusiasm without making the statement fully uncertain.
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— I’m lowkey convinced the goldfish can beat us at chess. — It has already captured your queen, so maybe stop underestimating him.
The supposedly relaxed game night became a lowkey championship, with three spreadsheets, a referee whistle, and one person practising victory poses in the hallway.
Lowkey if they will beat the 4 bosses in 1 run, this is surely the one
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