meek

meek /mi:k/
  • tính từ
    • hiền lành, nhu mì, dễ bảo, ngoan ngoãn
      • as meek as a lamb (as Moses): hiền lành như con cừu, lành như đất, lành như bụt

Xem thêm: mild, modest, tame, spiritless



meek

Từ điển WordNet

    adj.

  • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; mild, modest

    meek and self-effacing

  • very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes; tame
  • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; spiritless

    compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others

    a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion

    was submissive and subservient

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

meeker|meekest
syn.: gentle mild modest passive patient subdued submissive tame unassuming uncomplaining unpretentious
ant.: hard harsh sever strict