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[ adjective ] humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

Synonyms

modest mild

Examples

"meek and self-effacing"

Used in print

(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)

The meekest , most submissive wife of today is a tiger by her mother 's or grandmother 's standards .

Related terms

humble

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2600
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[ adjective ] very docile

Synonyms

tame

Examples

"tame obedience" "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes

Related terms

docile

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[ adjective ] evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

Examples

"compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others" "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott "was submissive and subservient"

Related terms

submissive

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