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meek
adjective
Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
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miːk
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adjective
Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
“Compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others”
adjective
Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
“Meek and self-effacing”
adjective
Very docile
“Tame obedience”
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Compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others
{'source': 'Orville Prescott', 'text': 'a fine fiery blast against meek conformity'}
She looked meek but had the heart of a lion
Was submissive and subservient
Meek and self-effacing
Tame obedience
{'source': 'Langston Hughes', 'text': 'meek as a mouse'}
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