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
In Sylvie’s imagination, Nita becomes Anna, a sultry beauty with a cruel streak who has been dating the meek Christophe (Niney) while secretly engaging in an affair with their married boss, Pierre (Cassel).
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The other, meek and mild-mannered.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet beneath what might seem a meek exterior lies a steely determination.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the humble may be seen as meek, subservient or self-abasing.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The other, meek and mild-mannered.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet beneath what might seem a meek exterior lies a steely determination.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the humble may be seen as meek, subservient or self-abasing.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meek
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meek
Adjective
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Hockney came from humble beginnings.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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If natural gas rates are relatively low in your area, the cost savings from improved efficiency will be more modest.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Even as bitcoin has become easier for mainstream investors to own — including through the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in 2024 — its dramatic price swings have remained a defining feature of the asset, underscoring why many financial planners continue to recommend modest allocations.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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In her early public appearances, she was often seen with her head bowed and her gaze upward, a posture that, alongside her soft-spoken demeanor, led the British press to characterize her as timid and reserved.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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