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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Best of all, it’s snacky, which feels low-pressure, but nourishing enough to count as a meal.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026
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 • Jan. 29, 2026
Most meteorologists cite weakening westerly disturbances – low-pressure systems from the Mediterranean carrying cold air – as a key reason for reduced rainfall and occasional snow during winter in northern India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
The same low-pressure system off the coast that helped fuel recent atmospheric rivers is also pushing in air from areas to California’s west and southwest.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
That alternative—a low-pressure mechanism—derives from von Guericke’s work with his air pump.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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