CEFR C1

meek

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a relaxing, gentle, and quiet nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people.

Examples

He was a quiet, meek man who never caused trouble.
She was too meek to stand up for herself.

Synonyms: mild, gentle, submissive, timid

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meek (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /miːk/

Definition

Having or showing a relaxing, gentle, and quiet nature; not wanting to fight or argue with other people.

Examples

He was a quiet, meek man who never caused trouble.
She was too meek to stand up for herself.
The meek shall inherit the earth.

How to Use meek

meekness (word family): The quality of being meek. — "Her meekness was often mistaken for weakness."

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