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- [meek]
- /mik/
- /miːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meek]
- /mik/
Definitions of meekly word
- adjective meekly humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others. 1
- adjective meekly overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame. 1
- adjective meekly Obsolete. gentle; kind. 1
- noun meekly In a meek manner; quietly and humbly. 1
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Origin of meekly
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 Meekly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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meekly 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meekly
adv meekly
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
adverb meekly
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- docilely — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
Antonyms for meekly
adv meekly
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- violently — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
adverb meekly
- overbearingly — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- assertively — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
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