low profile

American  

[loh proh-fahyl] / ˈloʊ ˈproʊ faɪl /

low posture

noun

1. a deliberately inconspicuous, modest, or anonymous manner.

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low profile British  

noun

1. 1. a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity

   2. ( as modifier )

      a low-profile approach

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adjective

1. (of a tyre) wide in relation to its height

low profile Idioms  

1. see keep a low profile.

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Other Word Forms

• low-profile adjective

Etymology

Origin of low profile

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, he kept a low profile, giving no interviews or public speeches and holding no official government position.

From Los Angeles Times

The 56-year-old cleric largely kept a low profile during his father's rule, but there were longstanding rumours about his influence as a gatekeeper to the late supreme leader.

From BBC

Unlike his father, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile.

From BBC

In his early years as president, Infantino kept a fairly low profile.

From BBC

He had maintained a low profile at the Tapalpa Country Club, according to AFP interviews.

From Barron's