Search Result:meek
KK Pronunciation
〔 mik 〕
Pronunciation
〔 miːk 〕
Overview of adj meek
The adj meek has 3 senses
- meek, mild, modest -- (humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing")
- meek, tame -- (very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes)
- meek, spiritless -- (evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient")