 meek |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness | |
| Synonyms: | modest mild | |
| Examples: | "meek and self-effacing" |
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| Related terms: | humble | |
| 2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2600 | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] very docile | |
| Synonyms: | tame | |
| Examples: | "tame obedience" "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes |
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| Related terms: | docile | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | |
| Synonyms: | spiritless 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" |
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| Related terms: | submissive | |
| Similar spelling: |
Meeks mek Meuse Meese Meece Meche Mease meq Meg Meza mews Mess mesh mesa Meis Mees Meas |
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