meek
weak, shy, reserved - not strong in character
TRANSLATION
sanftmütig, unterwürfig, bescheiden, demütig, zahm, kleinlaut
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"An analysis by Josephine Ma published in Hong Kong's South China Morning Post suggests that reports on the SARS crisis in mainland newspapers have been 'surprisingly MEEK given the magnitude of what is going on'".
(BBC News - 25th April 2003)
(BBC News - 25th April 2003)
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meek
Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even submissiveness.
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mjukr gentle; akin to Welsh mwyth soft
Date: 13th century
1 : enduring injury with patience and without resentment
2 : deficient in spirit and courage
3 : not violent or strong
- meek·ly adverb
- meek·ness noun
(from Merriam-Webster)
Synonyms:
gentle; mild; soft; yielding; pacific; modest; tame; compliant; unassuming; humble; spiritless
Useful Phrase:
meek as a lamb = lammfromm
Historical & Funny Note:
In the Bible it says:
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5
I once read some graffiti which said,
"The meek shall inherit the earth,... if that's OK with you."
meek
Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even submissiveness.
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mjukr gentle; akin to Welsh mwyth soft
Date: 13th century
1 : enduring injury with patience and without resentment
2 : deficient in spirit and courage
3 : not violent or strong
- meek·ly adverb
- meek·ness noun
(from Merriam-Webster)
Synonyms:
gentle; mild; soft; yielding; pacific; modest; tame; compliant; unassuming; humble; spiritless
Useful Phrase:
meek as a lamb = lammfromm
Historical & Funny Note:
In the Bible it says:
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5
I once read some graffiti which said,
"The meek shall inherit the earth,... if that's OK with you."
