Definition of meek

"meek" in the adjective sense

1. meek, mild, modest

humble in spirit or manner suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

"meek and self-effacing"

2. meek, tame

very docile

"tame obedience"

"meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes

3. meek, spiritless

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"

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Quotations for meek

The trickling rain doth fall
Upon us one and all;
The south-wind kisses
The saucy milk-maid's cheek.
The nun's, demure and meek,
Nor any misses. [ E. C. Stedman ]

There are eyes half defiant.
Half meek and compliant;
Black eyes, with a wondrous, witching charm
To bring us good or to work us harm. [ Phoebe Cary ]

The meek-eyed Morn appears, mother of dews. [ Thomson ]

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. [ Bible ]

Maidens shoud be mild and meek, quick to hear and slow to speak. [ Proverb ]

Nothing in this low and ruined world bears the meek impress of the Son of God so surely as forgiveness. [ Alice Cary ]

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [ Jesus ]

meek in Scrabble®

The word meek is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters meek:

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meek in Words With Friends™

The word meek is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters meek:

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Words within the letters of meek

2 letter words in meek (2 words)

3 letter words in meek (2 words)

4 letter words in meek (1 word)

meek + 2 blanks (3 words)

Words containing the sequence meek

Words with meek in them (1 word)

Words that end with meek (1 word)

Word Growth involving meek

Shorter words in meek

eek

me

Longer words containing meek

meeker

meekest

meekhearted meekheartedness

meekheartly

meekly

meekness