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meek
01
gentle, submissive, or easily influenced, often lacking assertiveness or aggression
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
meekest
Comparative
meeker
gradable
Examples
The meek student quietly followed the instructions given by the teacher.
02
very docile and submissive, often to the point of lacking assertiveness
Examples
The meek student rarely spoke up in class, preferring to listen rather than contribute.
03
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Lexical Tree
meekly
meekness
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