meek

BrE /miːk/ AmE /miːk/

adjective en → es

1 SUBMISSIVE [attributive], [predicative] B2

showing a quiet and gentle attitude that does not complain or argue, even when treated badly

sumiso, manso, humilde

  • be meek

Collocations meek and mild manner · meek response

  • She was a very meek woman who never complained.

    Ella era una mujer muy sumisa que nunca se quejaba.

2 HUMBLE [attributive], [predicative] B2

showing little or no pride in oneself; modest and unassuming

humilde, modesto, humillado

  • be meek

Collocations meek attitude · meek acceptance of criticism

  • He accepted the criticism with a meek and humble demeanor.

    Él aceptó la crítica con una actitud humilde y modesta.