meekly
1 synonym for meekly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English mekely, mekeliche, equivalent to meek plus -ly. Compare Old Norse mjúkliga.
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