meek — quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
Pronunciation (IPA): /miːk/
Korean meaning: 온순한, 겸손한, 고분고분한
Korean pronunciation: **미**크
Example Sentences
- The meek student never argued with the teacher, even when clearly right.
- Don't mistake his meek appearance for weakness - he's a black belt in karate!
- She spoke in a meek whisper when asking for a raise.
meek
ADJECTIVE//miːk//
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
A meek student quietly allows their lunch to be taken
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The meek shall speak after a week.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'mjúkr' meaning soft or gentle, which entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the medieval period.
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“The meek student never argued with the teacher, even when clearly right.”
“Don't mistake his meek appearance for weakness - he's a black belt in karate!”
“She spoke in a meek whisper when asking for a raise.”
“The supposedly meek cat turned into a tiger when protecting her kittens.”
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