Associations to the word «Meek»
Noun
Adjective
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
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