meek
adj 1: humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or
even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
[syn: {mild}, {modest}]
2: very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston
Hughes [syn: {tame}]
3: 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"
[syn: {compliant}, {spiritless}]