Meek

Pronunciation: /miːk/

Definitions of meek

adjective showing patience and humility; gentle and easily imposed upon

Example Sentences

A1 She is a meek girl who always follows the rules.

A2 The meek puppy cowered in the corner, afraid of the loud noises.

B1 He spoke in a meek voice, barely audible in the noisy room.

B2 Despite her meek appearance, she was a fierce competitor on the basketball court.

C1 The politician's meek demeanor belied his strong convictions and determination.

C2 The artist's meek personality contrasted with the boldness of her abstract paintings.

Examples of meek in a Sentence

formal The meek student quietly raised her hand to ask a question during the lecture.

informal She's always been a bit meek and shy around new people.

slang Don't be so meek, stand up for yourself and speak your mind!

figurative The meekness of the forest was shattered by the sudden roar of the lion.

Grammatical Forms of meek

• past tense: meeked
• plural: meeks
• comparative: meeker
• superlative: meekest
• present tense: meeks
• future tense: will meek
• perfect tense: have meeked
• continuous tense: am meeking
• singular: meek
• positive degree: meek
• infinitive: to meek
• gerund: meeking
• participle: meeked

Origin and Evolution of meek

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'meek' originated from the Old English word 'mēoc', which means gentle or mild.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meek' has evolved to connote a sense of humility and submission, often associated with being gentle and patient rather than weak or timid.