The adjective meek describes a person who is willing to go along with whatever other people want to do, like a meek classmate who won't speak up, even when he or she is treated unfairly.
Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.
Adjective S.
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 submi
Adjective S.
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
Adjective S.
very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
superl.
Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated;
patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing;
submissive.
superl.
Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized
by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face.
v. t.
Alt. of Meeken
Meek
Not the man Moses was very meek.2.
Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.
Usage Examples
The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.
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Other Usage ExamplesGod has two dwellings one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.
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