MEEK


Meaning of MEEK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmēk ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse mjūkr gentle; akin to Welsh es mwyth soft

Date: 13th century

1. : enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild

2. : deficient in spirit and courage : submissive

3. : not violent or strong : moderate

• meek·ly adverb

• meek·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.