meek

/mˈiːk/

/ˈmik/

meek

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

synonyms : mild

very docile

synonyms : tame

evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

synonyms : spiritless

Examples

1. The students in the library were as meek as mice, diligently studying for their exams.

2. My aunt walks all over my uncle because he's just too meek to stand up for himself.

3. "Meek, where are you from?"

4. The meek shall inherit the earth.