— meekly , adv. — meekness , n.
/meek/ , adj., meeker, meekest .
1. humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
2. overly submissive or compliant; spiritless; tame.
3. Obs. gentle; kind.
[ 1150-1200; ME meke, meoc mjukr soft, mild, meek ]
Syn. 1. forbearing; yielding; unassuming; pacific, calm, soft. See gentle .