as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted
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Recent Examples of meek
There was meek improvement for a typical household’s largest expense.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Only one of Justine’s students remains, a meek boy named Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher), who is hounded by the press and law enforcement, but ultimately cleared of any suspicion.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2025
Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The end of season 2 turned the tables on the meek Ada and domineering Agnes when Agnes lost her fortune thanks to her son Oscar (Blake Ritson) trusting the wrong people.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Only one of Justine’s students remains, a meek boy named Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher), who is hounded by the press and law enforcement, but ultimately cleared of any suspicion.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2025
Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The end of season 2 turned the tables on the meek Ada and domineering Agnes when Agnes lost her fortune thanks to her son Oscar (Blake Ritson) trusting the wrong people.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meek
Adjective
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The humble butter dish, once a purely practical necessity, is enjoying a significant revival, now being showcased on countertops and dining tables in vessels that are both stylish and functional.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Where Old-World Wallpaper Works Best Historically, wallpaper began adorning cupboard interiors and modest rooms of merchant homes.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Allen led Buffalo to a 13-4 finish a year despite modest production from his receivers.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The indie follows Christie, a timid 30-something who, after an unexpected positive pregnancy test, convinces her free-spirited best friend Ally (Ruffin) to help her track down her birth mother.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sam, meanwhile, is a more timid RA with a longtime girlfriend (Maisy Stella).—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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