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What is another word for meekest?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːkəst] (IPA)

Meekest, a word that implies great humility and mildness, has a few notable synonyms. One such synonym is "gentlest," which connotes a similar lack of aggression or harshness in demeanor. "Timid," while not necessarily an exact synonym, can also suggest a quiet or shy disposition that may be associated with meekness. Additionally, "modest" shares some of the same qualities as meekness, such as lack of arrogance or a desire for attention, and may be used interchangeably in certain contexts. Other synonyms that capture various aspects of meekness include "unassuming," "unpretentious," and "submissive." Despite subtle shades of difference, these synonyms all convey the idea of gentleness, restraint, and lack of pride or ego.
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Usage examples for Meekest

There are wrongs daily done upon England's people, in the name-ay, and with the knowledge-of England's king, that would make a criminal of the meekest Christian; and Gregory Garth was never particularly distinguished for the virtue of meekness.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
Soliman reared, but his rider kept his seat as quietly as if he were upon the meekest of horses, smiling down at Lieschen, who was pale with terror.
"Quicksands"
Adolph Streckfuss
The most astonishing crime that ever came to my notice was perpetrated by the meekest and most conventional man I had ever seen."
"Ashton-Kirk, Investigator"
John T. McIntyre

Famous quotes with Meekest

  • The meekest of animals will fight bravely when it is backed against a wall, for it has nothing left to lose. A poor man is more deadly than a rich man because he puts less value on his own life.
    R. A. Salvatore
  • Verily it is the most joy that may be, as to my sight, that He that is highest and mightiest, noblest and worthiest, is lowest and meekest, homeliest and most courteous: and truly and verily this marvellous joy shall be shewn us all when we see Him.
    Julian of Norwich
  • As verily as God is our Father, so verily God is our Mother; and that shewed He in all, and especially in these sweet words where He saith: I IT AM. That is to say, I IT AM, the Might and the Goodness of the Fatherhood; I IT AM, the Wisdom of the Motherhood; I IT AM, the Light and the Grace that is all blessed Love: I IT AM, the Trinity, I IT AM, the Unity: I am the sovereign Goodness of all manner of things. I am that maketh thee to love: I am that maketh thee to long: I IT AM, the endless fulfilling of all true desires. For there the soul is highest, noblest, and worthiest, where it is lowest, meekest, and mildest: and of this Substantial Ground we have all our virtues in our Sense-part by gift of Nature, by helping and speeding of Mercy and Grace: without the which we may not profit.
    Julian of Norwich
  • I believe and understand the ministration of angels, as clerks tell us: but it was not shewed me. For Himself is nearest and meekest, highest and lowest, and doeth all.
    Julian of Norwich

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