meek
humbly patient or quiet in nature, as under provocation from others.
overly submissive or compliant; tame.
Obsolete. gentle; kind.
Origin of meek
1synonym study For meek
Other words for meek
1 | forbearing; uncomplaining, passive, unassuming; pacific, calm |
2 | obedient, weak, timid, soft, yielding |
Other words from meek
- meek·ly, adverb
- meek·ness, noun
- o·ver·meek, adjective
Words Nearby meek
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How to use meek in a sentence
The show needed a moment for Nathan Shelley, the meek kit man played by Nick Mohammed, to draw up a play savvy enough to showcase his dormant coaching expertise.
‘Ted Lasso,’ built on charm and empathy, won over America. It won over the soccer world, too. | Thomas Floyd | July 22, 2021 | Washington PostI learned to shield my meek older brother, crying out for her to stop as her fists beat the self-worth out of me.
Then Gwinnett argued that Uzuegbunam’s discussion of gentle Jesus meek and mild was “contentious” language with “a tendency to incite hostility,” and hence constituted “fighting words” unprotected by the Constitution.
Campus speech rules are hurting students. They deserve recompense — even if it’s just $1. | George Will | March 12, 2021 | Washington PostWhile Clare sits head held high and regal, her blonde hair perfectly coiffed, Irene is meek, hoping to go unnoticed using the brim of her cloche hat to cover her eyes.
Colorism Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg In ‘Passing’ | Brande Victorian | February 1, 2021 | Essence.comThis version is accessible to a 12-and-up audience and corrects the myths that Parks was a meek, passive player in American history.
Outside of that one encounter, however, Moses is pretty meek.
Christian Bale: One Man's Moses Is Another Man's Terrorist | Candida Moss, Joel Baden | December 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Kasich will perform some meek tap dance about repeal and replace, leaving the good parts.
John Kasich’s Unforgivable Truth About Obamacare | Michael Tomasky | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou must celebrate the peacemakers, the poor at heart, the meek.
He was not a very nice guy, and maybe Linda was very meek … Nobody would touch Marilyn.
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Adam Levine, Grizzly Bear & More of the Best Music Videos of the Week (VIDEO) | Jean Trinh | February 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTake my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway“He was worth saving,” remarked Stanley, stooping to pat the meek head of the dog.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneThere was such pathos in her meek withdrawal into that little north room, that Brodrick hadn't the heart to keep her in it.
The Creators | May SinclairThen the meek-eyed woman reappeared, removed the dishes, returned once more, and looked fixedly at Thurstane's bloody sleeve.
Overland | John William De ForestThey sent a shiver of feeling through the village, and turned the meek white horse into a charger of war.
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British Dictionary definitions for meek
/ (miːk) /
patient, long-suffering, or submissive in disposition or nature; humble
spineless or spiritless; compliant
an obsolete word for gentle
Origin of meek
1Derived forms of meek
- meekly, adverb
- meekness, noun
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