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meek
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- pronunciation:
- mik
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
doing what others want; not standing up for oneself; tame.
The meek child always did as he was told.- antonyms:
- aggressive, arrogant, assertive, daring
- similar words:
- docile, obedient
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definition 2: |
patient and mild; not easily angered or upset, even when treated unfairly.
The Bible says, "the meek shall inherit the earth."- synonyms:
- patient
- similar words:
- humble, mild, passive, tolerant
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related words: |
bashful, gentle, modest, shy, timid |
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derivations: |
meekly (adv.), meekness (n.) |
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