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Definition of meekly

meekly

/ˈmiːk.li/
meek · ly
Adjective:meek
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• adverb

1

In a quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on manner; submissively and without protest or resistance.

Example

"The junior clerk meekly accepted the unfair criticism from the director without offering a single word in his own defense."

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• Rhymes for meekly

• Nearby Words

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meekness
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meerkat

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective meek—borrowed from Old Norse mjúkr, meaning "soft" or "pliable"—combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meekly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meekly
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