low-pressure

[ loh-presh-er ]

adjective

1. having or involving a low or below-normal pressure, as steam or water.
2. without vigor or persistence; not forceful or aggressive:

   a low-pressure campaign.

3. quietly persuasive; subtle; indirect:

   a low-pressure salesman.

low-pressure

adjective

1. having, using, or involving a pressure below normal

   a low-pressure gas

2. relaxed or calm

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-pressure¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

But by Wednesday, an atmospheric shakeup will bring gusty winds and a small chance for rain across the state as a low-pressure system moves south from Alaska.

From Los Angeles Times

Without any other systems to interfere, such as an incoming low-pressure system, Schoenfeld said that ridge of the high pressure system, simply, just sat over the southwest.

From Los Angeles Times

A low-pressure system spinning off the coast has created a strong onshore flow across Southern and Central California, bringing clouds and cooler temperatures from the Pacific, Wofford said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The low-pressure system is bringing in some pretty cold air down from the Arctic area and that’s going to bring some early snow to the region,” Serrato said.

From Los Angeles Times

With the series won, so what if they lost the final Test of a low-pressure summer?

From BBC

Related Words

• breezy
• calm
• carefree
• casual
• composed
• easy
• easygoing
• flexible
• informal
• laid-back
• nonchalant
• placid
• serene
• spontaneous
• tolerant
• tranquil