(adj) evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; ; - Orville Prescott, Syn. spiritless, Example:compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others; a fine fiery blast against meek conformity; she looked meek but had the heart of a lion; was submissive and subservient
a. [ Compar. Meeker superl. Meekest. ] [ OE. mek, meoc; akin to Icel. mjūkr mild, soft, Sw. mjuk, Dan. myg, D. muik, Goth. mukamōdei gentleness. ] 1. Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now the man Moses was very meek. Num. xii. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face. “Her meek prayer.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]