Meaning & use
meekly
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In a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
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He meekly apologized for the mistake and left the room.
The intern nodded meekly, afraid to question her supervisor's decision.
A note on using this word
Though sometimes used negatively to suggest weakness, "meekly" can also carry a positive sense of humility and restraint.
Words with a similar meaning
submissivelytimidly
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Words with an opposite meaning
boldlyassertively
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