meekly
|meek/ly|
B2
/ˈmiːkli/
(meek)
gentle and submissive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'meekly' originates from the Old Norse word 'mjūkr', where 'mjūkr' meant 'soft' or 'gentle'.
Historical Evolution
'mjūkr' transformed into the Middle English word 'meek', and eventually became the modern English word 'meekly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'soft or gentle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'submissively or quietly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is quiet, gentle, and submissive.
She meekly accepted the criticism without protest.
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