MEEK Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

meek

adjective

ˈmēk

Definition of meek

as in humble

not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

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Recent Examples of meek Davis played meek housewife Thelma Dickinson, who sets out on a weekend fishing trip with best friend Louise Sawyer (Sarandon) to get a break from their less-than-ideal male partners. — Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The series centers on Cha Myung-jo, a meek worker at a company producing imitation character stickers who, despite nominally heading his household, lives in the shadow of his far more capable wife. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 June 2026 Contrasting her with the meek, mysterious, and passive Anthy, the series examines the constrictions both men and women face via traditional gender roles, with an eye towards gender fluidity that remains radical today. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026 In Sylvie’s imagination, Nita becomes Anna, a sultry beauty with a cruel streak who has been dating the meek Christophe (Niney) while secretly engaging in an affair with their married boss, Pierre (Cassel). — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for meek

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Adjective

Teoscar Hernández was back from a hamstring injury, and a little bit humble.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
America's favorite investment has changed over time In 2008, as the Great Recession descended, Americans picked the humble savings account (and the certificate of deposit) as their favorite long-term investment in Gallup polls.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of humble

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In a high-debt environment, even a modest increase in interest rates can add a significant fiscal burden.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026
This sentiment stems from accelerating inflation, a cooling labor market, modest productivity gains, and AI's unfulfilled promise of broad wage increases.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of modest

Adjective

But where the Baron is timid and bumbling, Krasznahorkai is expansive, charming, and courtly.

— Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
Playing Mary Bennet — Elizabeth’s younger and more timid sister — Bruccoleri set out to portray the coming of age story of a Regency woman.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026

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