кро́ткий — meaning in English

English meaning

• gentle adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
• humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
• meek adj Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.

Senses

кро́ткий is used for these senses in English:

• gentle Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.
• humble Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
• meek Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

gentle — full definition

1. adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
2. adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
3. adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
4. verb To calm, soothe, or tame.

humble — full definition

1. adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
2. adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
3. verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.

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