meek
UK: miːk | US: miːk
adj. gentle, submissive, or easily imposed on
adj. patient and mild in nature; not inclined to anger or resentment
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The word "meek" traces back to Old Norse mjúkr (soft, gentle) and Proto-Germanic mūkaz. It entered Middle English as meke, retaining its core meaning of gentleness or humility. Unlike many English words with Latin or Greek roots, "meek" is a Germanic residue term, evolving without clear prefix/root/suffix divisions. Its modern sense of "humble" or "unassertive" reflects a cultural association between softness and submission, notably in religious contexts (e.g., "the meek shall inherit the earth").
Despite his strength, he had a meek demeanor.
She spoke in a meek voice, barely audible.
The meek student never argued with the teacher.
His meek response surprised those expecting defiance.
In the story, the meek servant becomes the true hero.