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meekquiet, 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

meek concept
💡 Concept

A meek student quietly allows their lunch to be taken

meek rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The meek shall speak after a week.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/miːk/
🇬🇧 UK/miːk/

🌳Etymology

Rootmeek

Origin

From Old Norse 'mjúkr' meaning soft or gentle, which entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the medieval period.

🎵Rhyme

speakseekweekpeekcreek
speak
seek
week
peek
creek

🔗Collocations

meek and mild
meek voice
meek person
meek behavior
meek submission
appear meek

📝Examples

The meek student never argued with the teacher, even when clearly right.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The supposedly meek cat turned into a tiger when protecting her kittens.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

gentlehumblesubmissivedocilemild

Antonyms

aggressiveboldassertive

Related

modesttimidquietcompliant

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