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- [meek]
- /mik/
- /miːk/
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- [meek]
- /mik/
Definitions of meek word
- adjective meek humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others. 1
- adjective meek overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame. 1
- adjective meek Obsolete. gentle; kind. 1
- noun meek Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive. 1
- adjective meek shy 1
- adjective meek humble 1
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Origin of meek
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English meke, meoc < Old Norse mjūkr soft, mild, meek
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Parts of speech for Meek
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meek popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meek
adj meek
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
- deferential — Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else.
- serene — calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled: a serene landscape; serene old age.
- passive — not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling.
adjective meek
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- longanimous — Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
- cowed — intimidated; frightened
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
Antonyms for meek
adj meek
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- intractable — not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- immodest — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
adjective meek
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
- excited — awakened
- emboldened — Having been made bold.
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