What is the meaning of meek?

adjective

  • Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness.
    • usage: "meek and self-effacing"
  • Very docile."tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse- Langston Hughes
  • Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant.
    • usage: "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"
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