meekly
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Meekly — Meek ly, adv. In a meek manner. Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
meekly — (adv.) c.1200, from MEEK (Cf. meek) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
meekly — adv. Meekly is used with these verbs: ↑apologize, ↑nod, ↑obey, ↑reply, ↑stand, ↑submit … Collocations dictionary
meekly — meek ► ADJECTIVE ▪ quiet, gentle, and submissive. DERIVATIVES meekly adverb meekness noun. ORIGIN Old Norse, soft, gentle … English terms dictionary
meekly — adverb 1. in a submissive or spiritless manner (Freq. 1) meekly bowed to his wishes • Derived from adjective: ↑meek 2. in a humble manner (Freq. 1) he humbly lowered his head • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
meekly — adverb see meek … New Collegiate Dictionary
meekly — adverb /miːk.li/ In a meek manner; quietly and humbly. When Faith and Love which parted from thee never … Wiktionary
meekly — Synonyms and related words: abjectly, acquiescently, compliantly, gently, humbly, like a lamb, mildly, modestly, on all fours, on bended knee, pacifically, passively, peaceably, quietly, resignedly, submissively, tamely, unassumingly,… … Moby Thesaurus
meekly — adj. Cok. 142. Ps. cxxx. 2 … Oldest English Words
meekly — mɪËklɪ adv. timidly; humbly; in lowly way; in an overly patient or submissive manner … English contemporary dictionary
