Meek - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|miːk|
Brit.
|miːk|
adjective
- humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness (syn: mild, modest)
meek and self-effacing
- very docile (syn: tame)meek as a mouse
- evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant (syn: spiritless)a fine fiery blast against meek conformity
she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
Extra examples
She may seem meek and mild but it is all an act.
He was always so meek and mild.
'All right,' said Neil meekly.
He plays the role of a meek husband who has been emasculated by his domineering wife.
'meek' in 'blessed are the meek' is an adnoun
Word forms
adjective
comparative: meeker
superlative: meekest
comparative: meeker
superlative: meekest
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