high key

A form of high-key — Characterized by light tones and the absence of a shadow.

Meanings

adjectivehigh key (comparative more high key, superlative most high key)

comparative more high key · superlative most high key

  1. alternativeAlternative form of high-key.
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APA

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Chicago

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