low-pressure
Americanadjective
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having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
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without vigor or persistence; not forceful or aggressive.
a low-pressure campaign.
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quietly persuasive; subtle; indirect.
a low-pressure salesman.
adjective
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having, using, or involving a pressure below normal
a low-pressure gas
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relaxed or calm
Etymology
Origin of low-pressure
First recorded in 1820–30
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It is the sixth major low-pressure system to hit the Iberian peninsula in 2026.
From BBC
Some research suggests climate change could be playing a role in disruptions to the polar vortex -- a vast region of cold, low-pressure air that normally circulates high above the Arctic.
From Barron's
Best of all, it’s snacky, which feels low-pressure, but nourishing enough to count as a meal.
From Salon
Strong high pressure over eastern Europe and Scandinavia has locked in a very cold air mass, while an active jet stream has steered a succession of Atlantic low-pressure systems towards the UK.
From BBC
Something festive but low-pressure: a bottle of fancy nonalcoholic cider or sparkling juice—celebratory without assuming anything.
From Salon
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