Associations to the word «Meek»

Wiktionary

MEEK, adjective. Humble, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
MEEK, adjective. Submissive, dispirited.
MEEK, verb. (US) (of horses) To tame; to break.

Dictionary definition

MEEK, adjective. Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing".
MEEK, adjective. Very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes.
MEEK, adjective. Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy