meek
adjective
humbly patient or quiet in nature, as under provocation from others.
meeker
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comparativeof meek.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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First, riverbank lupine snuck into the garden on a mislabeled seed package, swamping meeker plants.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2023
After Jane Cleveland’s husband is installed as vicar in a village church, Jane is introduced to a Miss Doggett, a robust woman who bosses around the meeker parishioners.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2022
But the evening quickly becomes awkward, as the incorrigible alpha male Lucas teases and pokes at the meeker Adam, making unreasonable demands on him and Eva until Adam finally breaks and spills some embarrassing secrets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2022
Ron is a gigantic goof who either doesn't read body language well or ignores it entirely, overpowering the smaller, meeker Marcus with his gigantic personality and boundless acts of kindness.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2021
“How do you like it?” he asked in a tone even meeker than his attitude.
From Winona of the Camp Fire by Margaret Widdemer
