meekly |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] in a submissive or spiritless manner | |
| Examples: | "meekly bowed to his wishes" |
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| Related terms: | compliant compliant | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in a humble manner | |
| Synonyms: | humbly | |
| Examples: | "he humbly lowered his head" |
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| Related terms: | meek humble meek humble | |
| Similar spelling: |
measly Meskill messily Meikle |
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