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Meekly Definition & Meaning

meekly
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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Frequently asked questions

What does meekly mean?
in a submissive or spiritless manner; "meekly bowed to his wishes" in a humble manner; "he humbly lowered his head"
What part of speech is meekly?
Meekly is an adverb.
How many definitions does meekly have?
Meekly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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