HyperDic: meekness

English > 2 senses of the word meekness:
NOUNfeelingmeekness, submissionthe feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
attributemeekness, subduednessa disposition to be patient and long suffering
English > meekness: 2 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningThe feeling of patient, submissive humbleness.
Synonymsubmission
Broaderhumility, humblenessA humble feeling
Spanishdocilidad, mansedumbre
Adjectivesmeekvery docile
meekhumble in spirit or manner
English > meekness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disposition to be patient and long suffering.
Synonymsubduedness
NarrowerspinelessnessThe quality of lacking a strong character
Broaderhumility, humblenessA disposition to be humble
Spanishdocilidad, sumisión
Catalandocilitat, submissió
Adjectivesmeekhumble in spirit or manner
meekevidencing little spirit or courage

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