High-keyed (Adjective)

Meaning

(of persons) excitable.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She was a high-keyed person who always seemed to be on the verge of an emotional outburst.
• His high-keyed personality made him a natural performer on stage.
• The high-keyed atmosphere of the party was fueled by the energetic host.
• As a high-keyed individual, she had trouble relaxing in quiet environments.
• Her high-keyed nature often led to impulsive decisions that she later regretted.