MEEKLY

humbly, meekly

(adverb) in a humble manner; “he humbly lowered his head”

meekly

(adverb) in a submissive or spiritless manner; “meekly bowed to his wishes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

meekly (comparative more meekly, superlative most meekly)

In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.

Source: Wiktionary

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Meek"ly, adv.

Definition: In a meek manner. Spenser.

MEEK

Meek, a. [Compar. Meeker; superl. Meekest.] Etym: [OE. mek, meoc; akin to Icel. mj mild, soft, Sw. mjuk, Dan. myg, D. muik, Goth. mukam

1. Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive. Not the man Moses was very meek. Num. xii. 3.

2. Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face. "Her meek prayer." Chaucer.

Syn.

– Gentle; mild; soft; yielding; pacific; unassuming; humble. See Gentle.

Meek, Meek"en (-'n), v. t.

Definition: To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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