Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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meek | No | Yes | No | No |
humble | No | Yes | Yes | No |
meek (adjective) | humble (adjective) |
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very docile | marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful |
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness | low or inferior in station or quality |
evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) |
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) |
meek (verb) | humble (verb) |
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cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | |
cause to be unpretentious |