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meek

UK
/miːk/
US
/mik/

Traduzioni

meekadjective
meeker
Comp.
meekest
Super.
douxSe dit d’une personne calme, humble, peu encline à la colère.
She gave a meek smile despite the harsh words.
Elle a esquissé un sourire doux malgré les paroles dures.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
soumisSe dit d’une personne facile à dominer ou trop docile.
Sinonimi
submissive
docile
gentle
unassuming
modest
tame
mild
humble
Contrari
aggressive
domineering
bold
assertive
meeknoun
meek
pl
UK
/miːk/
US
/mik/
Used chiefly with the definite article to refer to meek people collectively.
les douxEmploi biblique ou littéraire.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Heureux les doux, car ils hériteront la terre.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
les humblesVariante plus naturelle selon le contexte religieux.
Sinonimi
timid person
meek person
gentle person
mild-mannered person
humble person
docile person
submissive person
pushover
doormat
milquetoast

Definizioni

meekadjective
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
Despite his meek demeanor, he was a strong leader who commanded respect.
Showing patience, humility, and gentleness; not inclined to anger or resentment.
She gave a meek smile despite the harsh words.
meeknoun
Meek people considered as a group (usually with the definite article).
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
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