medium-low
UK: ˈmiːdiəm ˈləʊ | US: ˈmiːdiəm ˈloʊ
adj. intermediate in level or degree, between medium and low
The term "medium-low" is a compound adjective formed by combining "medium" (from Latin medius, meaning "middle") and "low" (from Old English hlǣw, meaning "not high"). It follows a logical progression in English to describe something that falls between a moderate ("medium") and a minimal ("low") level. This construction is typical in English for creating gradable descriptors (e.g., "high-medium," "medium-high").
Set the oven to a medium-low heat to avoid burning the sauce.
Her voice was medium-low, calm but not too soft.
The car’s speed remained medium-low during the test drive.
This wine has a medium-low acidity, making it easy to drink.
The artist used medium-low tones to create a subdued atmosphere.