Meekly: meaning, definitions and examples
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meekly
[ ˈmiːkli ]
behaviour
In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She nodded meekly in agreement.
- He apologized meekly for his mistake.
- The dog approached meekly, with its tail between its legs.
speaking
In a quiet and restrained way, without confidence or assertiveness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She meekly asked for permission to leave early.
- He meekly suggested an alternative plan.
Translations
Translations of the word "meekly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 docilmente
🇮🇳 नम्रतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 sanftmütig
🇮🇩 dengan lembut
🇺🇦 тихо
🇵🇱 łagodnie
🇯🇵 おとなしく
🇫🇷 doucement
🇪🇸 dócilmente
🇹🇷 uysalca
🇰🇷 온순하게
🇸🇦 بهدوء
🇨🇿 pokorně
🇸🇰 pokorne
🇨🇳 温顺地
🇸🇮 krotko
🇮🇸 mjúklega
🇰🇿 жұмсақ
🇬🇪 მშვიდად
🇦🇿 yumuşaq
🇲🇽 dócilmente
Etymology
The word 'meekly' originated from the Middle English word 'meke', which meant gentle or humble. Over time, it evolved to 'meekly' in the 16th century, retaining its essence of showing submission or humility in behavior. The concept of meekness has been valued in various religious and philosophical teachings as a virtue of humility and gentleness.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,473, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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