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Meekness
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense 1: The quality of being gentle, humble, and submissive.
Usage:
- The meekness of the teacher was evident in her patient and understanding approach.
- His meekness towards authority figures often led others to underestimate his true strength.
- Meekness can sometimes be mistaken for weakness, but it requires great inner strength to be truly meek.
Part of Speech: Related Adjective, Adverb
Sense 1: Displaying or characterized by meekness.
Usage:
- The meekness of her voice conveyed a sense of calm and tranquility.
- He faced his critics with meekness, choosing to respond with kindness rather than aggression.
- She spoke meekly, almost in a whisper, allowing others to have their say before expressing her opinion.
Part of Speech: Related Verb
Sense 1: To bring oneself to a state of meekness; to humble oneself.
Usage:
- I had to practice meekness and learn to listen more than I spoke.
- He meekly accepted the criticism and used it as an opportunity for personal growth.
- She vowed to meek herself before the divine power and seek forgiveness for her transgressions.
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