meek (s)
mild (s)
modest (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def humble in spirit or manner
def suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
examples meek and self-effacing
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Similar to humble
Derivationally related form meek → meekness; meek → meekness
Incoming links
Similar to humble
Derived from adjective meekly → meek
Derivationally related form meekness → meek; meekness → meek

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