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meek

/mˈik/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

  1. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
    “meek and self-effacing”
  2. very docile- Langston Hughes
    “tame obedience”
  3. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant- Orville Prescott
    “compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others”

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