Definition

More submissive or gentle than someone or something else.

Example

She was meeker than her sister, always avoiding confrontation.

Conversation

I noticed that you seem a bit meeker around Sarah lately.

Yeah, I guess I get nervous when I'm around her.

It's okay to feel that way, but you shouldn't be too meeker than usual.

True, I should just be myself and not worry so much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meeker is derived from the Old English word 'meocor', meaning mild or gentle. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who embodies that quality. Therefore, 'meeker' refers to a person who is more mild or gentle than another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'mild' or 'gentle' — that's what 'meeker' means, and the '-er' shows they are more so than others.

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