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Definition of Meekly
1. Adverb. In a submissive or spiritless manner. "Meekly bowed to his wishes"
2. Adverb. In a humble manner. "He humbly lowered his head"
Definition of Meekly
1. adv. In a meek manner.
Definition of Meekly
1. Adverb. In a meek manner; quietly and humbly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Meekly
1. meek [adv] - See also: meek
Lexicographical Neighbors of Meekly
Literary usage of Meekly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Daniel Deronda by George Eliot (1876)
"Mirah had risen from her seat and stood looking toward him, with her little hands
crossed before her, meekly awaiting judgment ; then, with a sudden ..."
2. The Life and Theatrical Times of Charles Kean, F.S.A. by Fanny Kemble, Kate Field, John William Cole (1882)
"... unwilling not to say some kindly word of commendation of our effort, she meekly
observed, "It's very pretty, very graceful, very"—a pause—"ladylike. ..."
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