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meek

/m/i/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

    adj.all

    Examples
    Meek and self-effacing.
    Synonyms mild modest

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. very docile

    adj.all

    Examples
    Meek as a mouse.
    Synonyms tame

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

    adj.all

    Examples
    A fine fiery blast against meek conformity.
    She looked meek but had the heart of a lion.
    Synonyms spiritless

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

medusiformmedusoidmeechmeedmeedfulmeedfullymeeklymeeknessmeermeerestonemeerkatmeerschaum

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