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meekly

UK/miːk.li/ US/ˈmikli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a submissive or spiritless manner

  • “meekly bowed to his wishes”
2.

in a humble manner

  • “he humbly lowered his head”
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Origin

From Middle English mekely, mekeliche, equivalent to meek + -ly. Compare Old Norse mjúkliga.

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