meek
gb/mˈik/ us/mˈik/
B2
Angielski
~ 7800
meghunyászkodó, jámbor, szelíd, alázatos, a szelídek, az alázatosak
B2
1
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is (too) meek to [verb]
He was too meek to argue with his boss, even when the decision was clearly unfair.
Annyira meghunyászkodó volt, hogy még akkor sem szállt vitába a főnökével, amikor a döntés nyilvánvalóan igazságtalan volt.
She gave a meek smile and stepped back so everyone else could go first.
Félénken elmosolyodott, és hátralépett, hogy mindenki más mehessen előre.
The teacher encouraged the meek student to speak up more in class.
People often mistake her meek manner for a lack of intelligence.
His critics say he is too meek to be a strong leader.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The boy is very meek and never says no.
A fiú nagyon szelíd és engedékeny, soha nem mond nemet.
She is too meek to ask for more money.
Túl félénk ahhoz, hogy több pénzt kérjen.
He gave a meek answer and looked at the floor.
My sister is not meek; she always speaks her mind.
The dog is small and meek, but very friendly.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often confuse "meek" with "weak" or "shy". "Meek" suggests a gentle, yielding character and not standing up for oneself, while "weak" is about lack of power or strength, and "shy" is about fear or discomfort with people. Also, learners sometimes use it for objects (e.g., *a meek color*), which sounds odd; it is mainly used for people or their behavior.
Znaczenie
quiet, gentle, and submissive
Kolokacje
meek and mild
|meek and submissive
|quiet and meek
|shy and meek
|a meek little man
|a meek demeanor
Synonimy
submissive (More neutral and technical; focuses on yielding to others' control, not necessarily being quiet or gentle.)
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timid (Emphasizes shyness and fear rather than willingness to accept control.)
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docile (Often used for animals or people who are easy to control or train; can feel less emotionally negative than 'meek'.)
Antonimy
assertive (Describes someone who confidently stands up for themselves instead of being overly quiet and yielding.)
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dominant (Describes a person who controls others, the opposite of being easily controlled.)
Tematy
personality
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Describing someone who is very quiet and gentle and lets other people tell them what to do.
Describing a person who is quiet, gentle, and unwilling or unable to resist others, often to the point of being easily dominated.
C1
LITERARY
2
Schemat użycia:
a meek [follower/believer/servant]
In the sermon, the pastor praised those who live a meek and humble life.
A prédikációban a lelkész azokat dicsérte, akik szelíd és alázatos életet élnek.
The leader was powerful, yet remarkably meek in his dealings with ordinary people.
A vezető nagy hatalmú volt, mégis feltűnően szelíden bánt a hétköznapi emberekkel.
She tried to follow the teachings of her faith by remaining meek in spirit and slow to anger.
Religious texts often describe the ideal believer as meek before God.
Despite his position, he kept a meek attitude, refusing to boast about his achievements.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Her faith teaches her to be meek and kind.
A hite arra tanítja, hogy szelíd és kedves legyen.
The king was strong but also meek and humble.
A király erős volt, de szelíd és alázatos is.
They believe that God loves people who are meek and do not fight.
He tries to stay meek and not act proud.
Some stories say that the meek will be blessed.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think this sense is always negative or weak because of the everyday meaning. In religious or moral contexts, however, "meek" is often a positive word, close to "humble" and "gentle," not "cowardly."
Znaczenie
humble and patient (religious)
Kolokacje
the meek in spirit
|meek and humble
|meek servant
|meek heart
|meek believer
|meek before God
Synonimy
humble (Very close in meaning; focuses more on lack of pride than on gentleness.)
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gentle (Emphasizes kindness and softness rather than moral or religious humility.)
Antonimy
arrogant (Highlights pride and a sense of superiority, the opposite of moral meekness.)
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defiant (Stresses open resistance to authority, the opposite of accepting and humble behavior.)
Tematy
religion
|values
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Being very humble and gentle, not proud or angry, often as a good moral or religious quality.
Humbly gentle, patient, and not proud or aggressive, especially in a moral or religious sense and often in relation to God or authority.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
LITERARY
3
a szelídek
B2
Schemat użycia:
the meek
He wrote a song in praise of the meek and the poor.
Dalt írt a szelídek és a szegények dicséretére.
Some believe that history will ultimately belong to the meek, not the mighty.
Egyesek úgy hiszik, hogy a történelem végül a szelídeké lesz, nem a hatalmasoké.
The charity works to give the meek a stronger voice in society.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The book says that the meek will be happy in the end.
A könyv azt írja, hogy a szelídek végül boldogok lesznek.
The writer talks about the rich and the meek.
Az író a gazdagokról és a szelídekről beszél.
He believes the meek should be protected.
The story gives hope to the meek.
Some people think the meek are often ignored.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may try to use "a meek" or "many meeks" as a countable noun. In modern English, this noun use is almost always in the fixed phrase "the meek" and treated as a group, not as individual countable people.
Znaczenie
people who are meek
Kolokacje
the meek shall inherit the earth
|the poor and the meek
|the meek of the world
|protect the meek
Synonimy
the humble (Very close in religious or moral speech; focuses more on lack of pride than on submissiveness.)
Antonimy
the powerful (Refers to those with power and control, often contrasted with the meek as a powerless group.)
Tematy
religion
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
People who are very gentle and humble, often spoken of as one group.
People who are gentle, humble, and submissive, especially as a social or moral group referred to in religious or literary contexts.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
meek
IPA
GB/mˈik/
US/mˈik/
Sylaby i akcent
meek (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (meek)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: meek
- Comparative: meeker
- Superlative: meekest
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
meeker
adjective
meekest
adjective
Core family
meekly
adverb
meekness
noun
Wyrażenia
as meek as a lamb
1/ˈæz mˈik ˈæz ə lˈæm/
idiom
extremely gentle and submissive
Very, very gentle and quiet, and not likely to fight or say no.
Przykłady
- The child looked as meek as a lamb standing in front of the angry teacher.
- He may seem as meek as a lamb, but he can be very firm when it matters.
- After the warning, the players were as meek as a lamb for the rest of the game.
meek and mild
1/mˈik ˈænd mˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
literary
very quiet and gentle
Very quiet, gentle, and not strong or pushy.
Przykłady
- Behind her meek and mild appearance, she had a strong will.
- He plays the role of a meek and mild husband who never complains.
the meek shall inherit the earth
1/ðə mˈik ʃˈæl ɪnhˈɛɹɪt ðə ˈɚθ/
idiom
literary
gentle people will win in the end
A saying that means quiet, gentle, and humble people will in the end have power, success, or a good life, even if they seem weak now.
Przykłady
- He often quotes, "the meek shall inherit the earth" when people laugh at his calm style of leadership.
- The movie plays with the idea that the meek shall inherit the earth, as the shy characters slowly become the most powerful.
- Some activists reject the idea that the meek shall inherit the earth and argue that change requires loud, direct action.
the meek shall inherit the earth
2/ðə mˈik ʃˈæl ɪnhˈɛɹɪt ðə ˈɚθ/
idiom
literary
gentle people will ultimately prevail
A saying from the Bible that means quiet, gentle people will receive a great reward in the end, even if they are weak now.
Przykłady
- He quoted, "the meek shall inherit the earth," to comfort those who felt powerless.
- Some critics mock the idea that the meek shall inherit the earth in a world ruled by the strong.
- The phrase "the meek shall inherit the earth" is often used to support non-violent protest.