Meaning Of The Word High-key

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high key in American English
noun: a style of lighting that is bright, even, and produces little contrast between light and dark areas of the scene

high-key in American English
adjective: having chiefly light tones, usually with little tonal contrast (distinguished from low-key)

high-key in British English
adjective: (of a photograph, painting, etc) having a predominance of light grey tones or light colours

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