meekly

listen to the pronunciation of meekly
English - English
In a meek manner; quietly and humbly

Of Death, call'd Life; which us from Life doth sever.

{a} mildly, softly, gently, lowly, humbly
in a humble manner; "he humbly lowered his head"
In a meek manner}
in a submissive or spiritless manner; "meekly bowed to his wishes"
In a meek manner
in a submissive or spiritless manner; "meekly bowed to his wishes
timidly; humbly; in lowly way; in an overly patient or submissive manner
meek
To tame; to break
meek
Humble, modest, meager, or self-effacing

Mrs. Wickam was a meek woman...who was always ready to pity herself, or to be pitied, or to pity anybody else.

meek
{a} mild, soft, gentle, lowly, humble
meek
Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive
meek
Submissive, despirited, or of broken will
meek
{s} timid; humble; lowly; overly patient or submissive
meek
very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
meek
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
meek
If you describe a person as meek, you think that they are gentle and quiet, and likely to do what other people say. He was a meek, mild-mannered fellow. + meekly meek·ly Most have meekly accepted such advice. very quiet and gentle and unwilling to argue with people (mjukr )
meek
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"
meek
To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility
meek
Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face
meek
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing" very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
meekly

    Hyphenation

    meek·ly

    Turkish pronunciation

    mikli

    Pronunciation

    /ˈmēklē/ /ˈmiːkliː/

    Etymology

    [ 'mEk ] (adjective.) 13th century. meek +‎ -ly.
Favorites