Meek

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Quiet, gentle, and submissive in nature.

Example Sentences

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

Despite his strength, he remained meek and humble.

Example Expressions

the meek shall inherit the earth

Synonyms

gentle, humble, submissive, mild, docile, timid

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gentle, humble, submissive, mild, docile

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humble, submissive, gentle, timid, docile

Antonyms

aggressive, bold, assertive, arrogant

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aggressive, bold, assertive, arrogant

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bold, aggressive, assertive

Collocations

meek and mild, meek person, meek nature, meek smile, meek behavior, appear meek, meek personality

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meek and mild, meek person, meek nature

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meek smile, meek behavior, appear meek, meek personality