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. 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 Invisible characters are often portrayed as meek and shy. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 27 July 2025 Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure. Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for meek
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Adjective
  • Even a humble vape pen could serve a website until too many curious visitors try to connect.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Don’t include the humble brags.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Combined with the tax credit and modest prices, making the jump to an EV now may be a wise decision.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Falling consumption keeps price hike modest – up only 15% over five years.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Even Reach's multiplayer took bold new steps, with the introduction of new mechanics and timid moves towards player classes.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The timid girl, the ruffian guy.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2025

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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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