1. (

• meek ,
• mild ,
• modest

) humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing" ;

2. (

• meek ,
• tame

) very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes ;

3. (

• meek ,
• spiritless

) evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient" ;